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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,999, 1,395,011.46 and 265,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,999, 1,395,011.46 and 265,151 is: 397,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,999 : 1,395,011.46 = 265,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,999/1,395,011.46 = 265,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,999x = 1,395,011.46 × 265,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,999x = 369,888,683,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,888,683,630.46/929,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,730.20

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