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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,662.40, 1,392,884.16 and 254,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,662.40, 1,392,884.16 and 254,811.84 is: 382,187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,662.40 : 1,392,884.16 = 254,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,662.40/1,392,884.16 = 254,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,662.40x = 1,392,884.16 × 254,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,662.40x = 354,923,375,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,923,375,716.45/928,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,187.73

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