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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,857.53, 1,387,122.52 and 250,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,857.53, 1,387,122.52 and 250,991.23 is: 376,442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,857.53 : 1,387,122.52 = 250,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,857.53/1,387,122.52 = 250,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,857.53x = 1,387,122.52 × 250,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,857.53x = 348,155,581,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,155,581,555.08/924,857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,442.39

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