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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,159.75, 1,392,240.73 and 254,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,159.75, 1,392,240.73 and 254,246.86 is: 381,370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,159.75 : 1,392,240.73 = 254,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,159.75/1,392,240.73 = 254,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,159.75x = 1,392,240.73 × 254,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,159.75x = 353,972,833,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,972,833,966.61/928,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,370.59

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