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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,826.46, 1,352,420.64 and 261,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,826.46, 1,352,420.64 and 261,997.11 is: 392,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,826.46 : 1,352,420.64 = 261,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,826.46/1,352,420.64 = 261,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,826.46x = 1,352,420.64 × 261,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,826.46x = 354,330,299,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,330,299,184.35/901,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,902.98

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