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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,429.80, 1,385,144.70 and 258,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,429.80, 1,385,144.70 and 258,581.80 is: 387,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,429.80 : 1,385,144.70 = 258,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,429.80/1,385,144.70 = 258,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,429.80x = 1,385,144.70 × 258,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,429.80x = 358,173,209,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,173,209,786.46/923,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,872.70

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