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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,723.60, 1,382,585.40 and 256,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,723.60, 1,382,585.40 and 256,875.60 is: 385,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,723.60 : 1,382,585.40 = 256,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,723.60/1,382,585.40 = 256,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,723.60x = 1,382,585.40 × 256,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,723.60x = 355,152,454,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,152,454,176.24/921,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,313.40

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