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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,872, 1,379,808 and 255,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,872, 1,379,808 and 255,024 is: 382,536

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,872 : 1,379,808 = 255,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,872/1,379,808 = 255,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,872x = 1,379,808 × 255,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,872x = 351,884,155,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,884,155,392/919,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,536

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