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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,077, 1,384,615.50 and 258,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,077, 1,384,615.50 and 258,229 is: 387,343.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,077 : 1,384,615.50 = 258,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,077/1,384,615.50 = 258,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,077x = 1,384,615.50 × 258,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,077x = 357,547,875,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,547,875,949.50/923,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,343.50

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