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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,117.40, 1,387,676.10 and 260,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,117.40, 1,387,676.10 and 260,269.40 is: 390,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,117.40 : 1,387,676.10 = 260,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,117.40/1,387,676.10 = 260,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,117.40x = 1,387,676.10 × 260,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,117.40x = 361,169,625,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,169,625,941.34/925,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,404.10

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