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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,393.50, 1,352,223.87 and 261,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,393.50, 1,352,223.87 and 261,702.52 is: 392,592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,393.50 : 1,352,223.87 = 261,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,393.50/1,352,223.87 = 261,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,393.50x = 1,352,223.87 × 261,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,393.50x = 353,880,394,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,880,394,383.15/901,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,592.57

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