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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,002.36, 1,341,003.53 and 262,916.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,002.36, 1,341,003.53 and 262,916.17 is: 394,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,002.36 : 1,341,003.53 = 262,916.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,002.36/1,341,003.53 = 262,916.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,002.36x = 1,341,003.53 × 262,916.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,002.36x = 352,571,509,368.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,571,509,368.86/894,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,374.25

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