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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,058.65, 1,341,088.20 and 262,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,058.65, 1,341,088.20 and 262,972.44 is: 394,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,058.65 : 1,341,088.20 = 262,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,058.65/1,341,088.20 = 262,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,058.65x = 1,341,088.20 × 262,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,058.65x = 352,669,236,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,669,236,209.21/894,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,458.73

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