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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,262.40, 1,389,199.20 and 261,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,262.40, 1,389,199.20 and 261,258.88 is: 391,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,262.40 : 1,389,199.20 = 261,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,262.40/1,389,199.20 = 261,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,262.40x = 1,389,199.20 × 261,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,262.40x = 362,940,627,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,940,627,088.90/926,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,833.49

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