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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,255.58, 1,389,188.97 and 261,252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,255.58, 1,389,188.97 and 261,252.06 is: 391,823.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,255.58 : 1,389,188.97 = 261,252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,255.58/1,389,188.97 = 261,252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,255.58x = 1,389,188.97 × 261,252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,255.58x = 362,928,480,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,928,480,141.78/926,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,823.26

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