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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,971.18, 1,393,459.02 and 255,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,971.18, 1,393,459.02 and 255,061.80 is: 382,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,971.18 : 1,393,459.02 = 255,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,971.18/1,393,459.02 = 255,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,971.18x = 1,393,459.02 × 255,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,971.18x = 355,418,165,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,418,165,867.44/928,971.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,593.32

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