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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,919, 1,393,612.68 and 264,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,919, 1,393,612.68 and 264,071 is: 396,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,919 : 1,393,612.68 = 264,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,919/1,393,612.68 = 264,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,919x = 1,393,612.68 × 264,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,919x = 368,012,694,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,012,694,020.28/928,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,173.07

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