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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,509.27, 1,359,616.12 and 266,663.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,509.27, 1,359,616.12 and 266,663.37 is: 399,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,509.27 : 1,359,616.12 = 266,663.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,509.27/1,359,616.12 = 266,663.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,509.27x = 1,359,616.12 × 266,663.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,509.27x = 362,559,810,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,559,810,571.47/906,509.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,951.57

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