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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,168.65, 1,392,254.16 and 254,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,168.65, 1,392,254.16 and 254,255.88 is: 381,384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,168.65 : 1,392,254.16 = 254,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,168.65/1,392,254.16 = 254,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,168.65x = 1,392,254.16 × 254,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,168.65x = 353,988,806,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,988,806,634.46/928,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,384.14

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