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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919,969, 1,379,953.50 and 255,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919,969, 1,379,953.50 and 255,121 is: 382,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919,969 : 1,379,953.50 = 255,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919,969/1,379,953.50 = 255,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919,969x = 1,379,953.50 × 255,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919,969x = 352,055,116,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,055,116,873.50/919,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,681.50

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