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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,265.02, 1,389,203.13 and 261,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,265.02, 1,389,203.13 and 261,261.50 is: 391,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,265.02 : 1,389,203.13 = 261,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,265.02/1,389,203.13 = 261,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,265.02x = 1,389,203.13 × 261,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,265.02x = 362,945,293,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,945,293,548.50/926,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,837.42

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