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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,265.16, 1,351,412.82 and 361,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,265.16, 1,351,412.82 and 361,250.40 is: 541,681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,265.16 : 1,351,412.82 = 361,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,265.16/1,351,412.82 = 361,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,265.16x = 1,351,412.82 × 361,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,265.16x = 488,198,421,790.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,198,421,790.13/901,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,681.23

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