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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,829, 1,367,541.96 and 263,264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,829, 1,367,541.96 and 263,264.31 is: 394,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,829 : 1,367,541.96 = 263,264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,829/1,367,541.96 = 263,264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,829x = 1,367,541.96 × 263,264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,829x = 360,024,983,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,024,983,657.74/911,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,838.27

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