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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,998, 1,395,009.96 and 265,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,998, 1,395,009.96 and 265,150 is: 397,728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,998 : 1,395,009.96 = 265,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,998/1,395,009.96 = 265,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,998x = 1,395,009.96 × 265,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,998x = 369,886,890,894
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,886,890,894/929,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,728.70

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