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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,234.49, 1,389,157.33 and 261,230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,234.49, 1,389,157.33 and 261,230.97 is: 391,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,234.49 : 1,389,157.33 = 261,230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,234.49/1,389,157.33 = 261,230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,234.49x = 1,389,157.33 × 261,230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,234.49x = 362,890,916,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,890,916,798.51/926,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,791.63

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