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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,586.28, 1,352,068.03 and 261,716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,586.28, 1,352,068.03 and 261,716.57 is: 392,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,586.28 : 1,352,068.03 = 261,716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,586.28/1,352,068.03 = 261,716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,586.28x = 1,352,068.03 × 261,716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,586.28x = 353,858,607,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,858,607,218.26/901,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,484.46

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