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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,597.32, 1,386,943.50 and 259,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,597.32, 1,386,943.50 and 259,801.16 is: 389,715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,597.32 : 1,386,943.50 = 259,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,597.32/1,386,943.50 = 259,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,597.32x = 1,386,943.50 × 259,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,597.32x = 360,329,530,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,329,530,154.46/924,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,715.09

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