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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,850.44, 1,388,829.84 and 357,234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,850.44, 1,388,829.84 and 357,234.58 is: 535,872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,850.44 : 1,388,829.84 = 357,234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,850.44/1,388,829.84 = 357,234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,850.44x = 1,388,829.84 × 357,234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,850.44x = 496,138,044,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,138,044,583.87/925,850.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,872.78

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