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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,911, 1,387,367.04 and 260,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,911, 1,387,367.04 and 260,063 is: 390,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,911 : 1,387,367.04 = 260,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,911/1,387,367.04 = 260,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,911x = 1,387,367.04 × 260,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,911x = 360,802,834,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,802,834,523.52/924,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,094.65

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