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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,492.24, 1,341,761.04 and 263,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,492.24, 1,341,761.04 and 263,427.72 is: 395,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,492.24 : 1,341,761.04 = 263,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,492.24/1,341,761.04 = 263,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,492.24x = 1,341,761.04 × 263,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,492.24x = 353,457,051,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,457,051,552.03/894,492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,148.26

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