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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,849, 1,387,273.56 and 260,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,849, 1,387,273.56 and 260,001 is: 390,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,849 : 1,387,273.56 = 260,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,849/1,387,273.56 = 260,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,849x = 1,387,273.56 × 260,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,849x = 360,692,512,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,692,512,873.56/924,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,001.52

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