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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,969.95, 1,393,457.10 and 255,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,969.95, 1,393,457.10 and 255,060.48 is: 382,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,969.95 : 1,393,457.10 = 255,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,969.95/1,393,457.10 = 255,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,969.95x = 1,393,457.10 × 255,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,969.95x = 355,415,836,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,415,836,785.41/928,969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,591.32

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