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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,682.27, 1,394,339.81 and 255,589.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,682.27, 1,394,339.81 and 255,589.74 is: 383,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,682.27 : 1,394,339.81 = 255,589.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,682.27/1,394,339.81 = 255,589.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,682.27x = 1,394,339.81 × 255,589.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,682.27x = 356,378,948,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,378,948,231.60/929,682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,334.13

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