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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,228.30, 1,359,402.52 and 266,589.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,228.30, 1,359,402.52 and 266,589.38 is: 399,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,228.30 : 1,359,402.52 = 266,589.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,228.30/1,359,402.52 = 266,589.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,228.30x = 1,359,402.52 × 266,589.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,228.30x = 362,402,274,977.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,402,274,977.24/906,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,901.74

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