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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,263.27, 1,389,200.50 and 261,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,263.27, 1,389,200.50 and 261,259.75 is: 391,834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,263.27 : 1,389,200.50 = 261,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,263.27/1,389,200.50 = 261,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,263.27x = 1,389,200.50 × 261,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,263.27x = 362,942,175,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,942,175,329.88/926,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,834.79

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