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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,262.27, 1,389,199.01 and 261,258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,262.27, 1,389,199.01 and 261,258.75 is: 391,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,262.27 : 1,389,199.01 = 261,258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,262.27/1,389,199.01 = 261,258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,262.27x = 1,389,199.01 × 261,258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,262.27x = 362,940,395,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,940,395,547.54/926,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,833.29

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