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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,192.42, 1,392,289.85 and 254,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,192.42, 1,392,289.85 and 254,279.64 is: 381,419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,192.42 : 1,392,289.85 = 254,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,192.42/1,392,289.85 = 254,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,192.42x = 1,392,289.85 × 254,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,192.42x = 354,030,961,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,030,961,833.65/928,192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,419.79

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