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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,877, 1,393,548.81 and 264,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,877, 1,393,548.81 and 264,029 is: 396,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,877 : 1,393,548.81 = 264,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,877/1,393,548.81 = 264,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,877x = 1,393,548.81 × 264,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,877x = 367,937,298,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,937,298,755.49/928,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,109.82

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