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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,946.74, 1,387,512.45 and 251,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,946.74, 1,387,512.45 and 251,038.89 is: 376,583.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,946.74 : 1,387,512.45 = 251,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,946.74/1,387,512.45 = 251,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,946.74x = 1,387,512.45 × 251,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,946.74x = 348,319,585,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,319,585,309.18/924,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,583.40

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