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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,228.30, 1,386,342.45 and 259,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,228.30, 1,386,342.45 and 259,380.30 is: 389,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,228.30 : 1,386,342.45 = 259,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,228.30/1,386,342.45 = 259,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,228.30x = 1,386,342.45 × 259,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,228.30x = 359,589,920,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,589,920,583.74/924,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,070.45

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