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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,861.60, 1,394,792.40 and 255,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,861.60, 1,394,792.40 and 255,941.60 is: 383,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,861.60 : 1,394,792.40 = 255,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,861.60/1,394,792.40 = 255,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,861.60x = 1,394,792.40 × 255,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,861.60x = 356,985,398,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,985,398,523.84/929,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,912.40

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