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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,192.80, 1,389,289.20 and 261,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,192.80, 1,389,289.20 and 261,344.80 is: 392,017.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,192.80 : 1,389,289.20 = 261,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,192.80/1,389,289.20 = 261,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,192.80x = 1,389,289.20 × 261,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,192.80x = 363,083,508,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,083,508,116.16/926,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,017.20

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