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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,958.86, 1,353,132.18 and 262,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,958.86, 1,353,132.18 and 262,273.72 is: 393,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,958.86 : 1,353,132.18 = 262,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,958.86/1,353,132.18 = 262,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,958.86x = 1,353,132.18 × 262,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,958.86x = 354,891,010,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,891,010,500.31/901,958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,466.96

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