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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,243.82, 1,389,365.73 and 261,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,243.82, 1,389,365.73 and 261,395.82 is: 392,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,243.82 : 1,389,365.73 = 261,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,243.82/1,389,365.73 = 261,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,243.82x = 1,389,365.73 × 261,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,243.82x = 363,174,394,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,174,394,273.25/926,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,093.73

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