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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,402.51, 1,393,993.02 and 255,552.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,402.51, 1,393,993.02 and 255,552.29 is: 383,297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,402.51 : 1,393,993.02 = 255,552.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,402.51/1,393,993.02 = 255,552.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,402.51x = 1,393,993.02 × 255,552.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,402.51x = 356,238,108,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,238,108,505.02/929,402.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,297.98

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