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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,658.55, 1,394,304.21 and 255,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,658.55, 1,394,304.21 and 255,565.92 is: 383,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,658.55 : 1,394,304.21 = 255,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,658.55/1,394,304.21 = 255,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,658.55x = 1,394,304.21 × 255,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,658.55x = 356,336,638,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,336,638,188.52/929,658.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,298.40

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