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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,013.44, 1,386,069.12 and 259,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,013.44, 1,386,069.12 and 259,217.28 is: 388,839.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,013.44 : 1,386,069.12 = 259,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,013.44/1,386,069.12 = 259,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,013.44x = 1,386,069.12 × 259,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,013.44x = 359,293,067,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,293,067,178.39/924,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,839.65

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