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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,840.15, 1,391,709.63 and 253,872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,840.15, 1,391,709.63 and 253,872.83 is: 380,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,840.15 : 1,391,709.63 = 253,872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,840.15/1,391,709.63 = 253,872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,840.15x = 1,391,709.63 × 253,872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,840.15x = 353,317,266,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,317,266,737.65/927,840.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,795.41

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