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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,233.24, 1,389,155.46 and 261,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,233.24, 1,389,155.46 and 261,229.72 is: 391,789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,233.24 : 1,389,155.46 = 261,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,233.24/1,389,155.46 = 261,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,233.24x = 1,389,155.46 × 261,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,233.24x = 362,888,691,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,888,691,852.27/926,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,789.75

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