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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,184.90, 1,390,559.12 and 253,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,184.90, 1,390,559.12 and 253,105.96 is: 379,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,184.90 : 1,390,559.12 = 253,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,184.90/1,390,559.12 = 253,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,184.90x = 1,390,559.12 × 253,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,184.90x = 351,958,801,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,958,801,004.36/927,184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,599.37

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