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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,977.78, 1,339,477.74 and 261,904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,977.78, 1,339,477.74 and 261,904.62 is: 392,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,977.78 : 1,339,477.74 = 261,904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,977.78/1,339,477.74 = 261,904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,977.78x = 1,339,477.74 × 261,904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,977.78x = 350,815,408,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,815,408,493.16/892,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,860.18

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