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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,723.56, 1,387,085.34 and 259,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,723.56, 1,387,085.34 and 259,875.56 is: 389,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,723.56 : 1,387,085.34 = 259,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,723.56/1,387,085.34 = 259,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,723.56x = 1,387,085.34 × 259,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,723.56x = 360,469,583,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,469,583,942.54/924,723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,813.34

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