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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,005.50, 1,341,008.24 and 262,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,005.50, 1,341,008.24 and 262,919.32 is: 394,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,005.50 : 1,341,008.24 = 262,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,005.50/1,341,008.24 = 262,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,005.50x = 1,341,008.24 × 262,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,005.50x = 352,576,974,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,576,974,575.20/894,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,378.98

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