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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,588.52, 1,361,390.56 and 259,163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,588.52, 1,361,390.56 and 259,163.03 is: 388,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,588.52 : 1,361,390.56 = 259,163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,588.52/1,361,390.56 = 259,163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,588.52x = 1,361,390.56 × 259,163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,588.52x = 352,822,102,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,822,102,543.00/907,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,746.77

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