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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,799.02, 1,387,198.51 and 259,951.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,799.02, 1,387,198.51 and 259,951.02 is: 389,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,799.02 : 1,387,198.51 = 259,951.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,799.02/1,387,198.51 = 259,951.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,799.02x = 1,387,198.51 × 259,951.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,799.02x = 360,603,667,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,603,667,616.98/924,799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,926.52

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