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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,851.93, 1,388,637.59 and 251,985.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,851.93, 1,388,637.59 and 251,985.75 is: 377,940.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,851.93 : 1,388,637.59 = 251,985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,851.93/1,388,637.59 = 251,985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,851.93x = 1,388,637.59 × 251,985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,851.93x = 349,916,883,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,916,883,334.41/925,851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,940.44

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