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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,789.83, 1,393,186.23 and 254,880.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,789.83, 1,393,186.23 and 254,880.36 is: 382,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,789.83 : 1,393,186.23 = 254,880.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,789.83/1,393,186.23 = 254,880.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,789.83x = 1,393,186.23 × 254,880.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,789.83x = 355,095,807,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,095,807,849.44/928,789.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,320.95

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