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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,254.72, 1,387,883.52 and 260,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,254.72, 1,387,883.52 and 260,406.72 is: 390,610.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,254.72 : 1,387,883.52 = 260,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,254.72/1,387,883.52 = 260,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,254.72x = 1,387,883.52 × 260,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,254.72x = 361,414,195,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,414,195,185.25/925,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,610.49

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