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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,002, 1,381,580.76 and 256,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,002, 1,381,580.76 and 256,154 is: 384,252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,002 : 1,381,580.76 = 256,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,002/1,381,580.76 = 256,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,002x = 1,381,580.76 × 256,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,002x = 353,897,437,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,897,437,997.04/921,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,252.63

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