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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,249.26, 1,340,007.81 and 262,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,249.26, 1,340,007.81 and 262,088.62 is: 393,172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,249.26 : 1,340,007.81 = 262,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,249.26/1,340,007.81 = 262,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,249.26x = 1,340,007.81 × 262,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,249.26x = 351,200,797,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,200,797,712.12/893,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,172.22

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