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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,030.31, 1,353,257.58 and 262,348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,030.31, 1,353,257.58 and 262,348.17 is: 393,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,030.31 : 1,353,257.58 = 262,348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,030.31/1,353,257.58 = 262,348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,030.31x = 1,353,257.58 × 262,348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,030.31x = 355,024,649,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,024,649,651.63/902,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,583.95

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