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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,237.50, 1,389,161.82 and 261,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,237.50, 1,389,161.82 and 261,233.98 is: 391,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,237.50 : 1,389,161.82 = 261,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,237.50/1,389,161.82 = 261,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,237.50x = 1,389,161.82 × 261,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,237.50x = 362,896,271,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,896,271,102.64/926,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,796.13

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