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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,037.96, 1,341,056.82 and 262,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,037.96, 1,341,056.82 and 262,951.84 is: 394,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,037.96 : 1,341,056.82 = 262,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,037.96/1,341,056.82 = 262,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,037.96x = 1,341,056.82 × 262,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,037.96x = 352,633,358,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,633,358,363.55/894,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,427.72

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