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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,329.68, 1,336,851.24 and 260,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,329.68, 1,336,851.24 and 260,095.60 is: 390,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,329.68 : 1,336,851.24 = 260,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,329.68/1,336,851.24 = 260,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,329.68x = 1,336,851.24 × 260,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,329.68x = 347,709,125,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,709,125,378.54/891,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,101.59

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