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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902,271.29, 1,353,619.13 and 262,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902,271.29, 1,353,619.13 and 262,588.82 is: 393,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902,271.29 : 1,353,619.13 = 262,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902,271.29/1,353,619.13 = 262,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902,271.29x = 1,353,619.13 × 262,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902,271.29x = 355,445,241,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,445,241,995.09/902,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,944.98

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