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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,074, 1,384,611 and 258,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,074, 1,384,611 and 258,226 is: 387,339

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,074 : 1,384,611 = 258,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,074/1,384,611 = 258,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,074x = 1,384,611 × 258,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,074x = 357,542,560,086
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,542,560,086/923,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,339

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