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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,524.32, 1,388,398.82 and 260,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,524.32, 1,388,398.82 and 260,676.32 is: 391,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,524.32 : 1,388,398.82 = 260,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,524.32/1,388,398.82 = 260,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,524.32x = 1,388,398.82 × 260,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,524.32x = 361,922,695,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,922,695,089.94/925,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,046.12

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