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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,831.48, 1,387,247.22 and 259,983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,831.48, 1,387,247.22 and 259,983.48 is: 389,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,831.48 : 1,387,247.22 = 259,983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,831.48/1,387,247.22 = 259,983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,831.48x = 1,387,247.22 × 259,983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,831.48x = 360,661,359,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,661,359,875.93/924,831.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,975.22

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