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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,560.60, 1,389,840.90 and 261,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,560.60, 1,389,840.90 and 261,712.60 is: 392,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,560.60 : 1,389,840.90 = 261,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,560.60/1,389,840.90 = 261,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,560.60x = 1,389,840.90 × 261,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,560.60x = 363,738,875,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,738,875,525.34/926,560.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,568.90

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