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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,008.40, 1,381,512.60 and 256,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,008.40, 1,381,512.60 and 256,160.40 is: 384,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,008.40 : 1,381,512.60 = 256,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,008.40/1,381,512.60 = 256,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,008.40x = 1,381,512.60 × 256,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,008.40x = 353,888,820,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,888,820,221.04/921,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,240.60

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