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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,166.40, 1,386,249.60 and 259,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,166.40, 1,386,249.60 and 259,318.40 is: 388,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,166.40 : 1,386,249.60 = 259,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,166.40/1,386,249.60 = 259,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,166.40x = 1,386,249.60 × 259,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,166.40x = 359,480,028,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,480,028,272.64/924,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,977.60

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