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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,730.19, 1,387,095.29 and 259,882.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,730.19, 1,387,095.29 and 259,882.19 is: 389,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,730.19 : 1,387,095.29 = 259,882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,730.19/1,387,095.29 = 259,882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,730.19x = 1,387,095.29 × 259,882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,730.19x = 360,481,361,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,481,361,703.89/924,730.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,823.29

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