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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,559.60, 1,389,839.40 and 261,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,559.60, 1,389,839.40 and 261,711.60 is: 392,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,559.60 : 1,389,839.40 = 261,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,559.60/1,389,839.40 = 261,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,559.60x = 1,389,839.40 × 261,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,559.60x = 363,737,093,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,737,093,117.04/926,559.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,567.40

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