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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,248.42, 1,358,126.84 and 265,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,248.42, 1,358,126.84 and 265,567.25 is: 398,425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,248.42 : 1,358,126.84 = 265,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,248.42/1,358,126.84 = 265,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,248.42x = 1,358,126.84 × 265,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,248.42x = 360,674,010,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,674,010,049.99/905,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,425.45

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