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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,731.82, 1,387,097.72 and 259,883.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,731.82, 1,387,097.72 and 259,883.82 is: 389,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,731.82 : 1,387,097.72 = 259,883.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,731.82/1,387,097.72 = 259,883.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,731.82x = 1,387,097.72 × 259,883.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,731.82x = 360,484,252,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,484,252,887.47/924,731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,825.73

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