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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,233.40, 1,386,350.10 and 259,385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,233.40, 1,386,350.10 and 259,385.40 is: 389,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,233.40 : 1,386,350.10 = 259,385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,233.40/1,386,350.10 = 259,385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,233.40x = 1,386,350.10 × 259,385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,233.40x = 359,598,975,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,598,975,228.54/924,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,078.10

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