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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,837.50, 1,393,273.53 and 264,006.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,837.50, 1,393,273.53 and 264,006.78 is: 396,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,837.50 : 1,393,273.53 = 264,006.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,837.50/1,393,273.53 = 264,006.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,837.50x = 1,393,273.53 × 264,006.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,837.50x = 367,833,658,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,833,658,314.53/928,837.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,015.08

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