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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,934.70, 1,357,584.30 and 265,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,934.70, 1,357,584.30 and 265,237.20 is: 397,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,934.70 : 1,357,584.30 = 265,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,934.70/1,357,584.30 = 265,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,934.70x = 1,357,584.30 × 265,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,934.70x = 360,081,858,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,081,858,495.96/904,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,909.22

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