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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,727.32, 1,387,090.97 and 259,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,727.32, 1,387,090.97 and 259,879.32 is: 389,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,727.32 : 1,387,090.97 = 259,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,727.32/1,387,090.97 = 259,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,727.32x = 1,387,090.97 × 259,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,727.32x = 360,476,256,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,476,256,762.34/924,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,818.98

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