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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,011.70, 1,359,017.79 and 266,315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,011.70, 1,359,017.79 and 266,315.46 is: 399,473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,011.70 : 1,359,017.79 = 266,315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,011.70/1,359,017.79 = 266,315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,011.70x = 1,359,017.79 × 266,315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,011.70x = 361,927,447,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,927,447,892.03/906,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,473.26

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