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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,182.56, 1,398,303.90 and 258,270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,182.56, 1,398,303.90 and 258,270.36 is: 387,413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,182.56 : 1,398,303.90 = 258,270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,182.56/1,398,303.90 = 258,270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,182.56x = 1,398,303.90 × 258,270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,182.56x = 361,140,451,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,140,451,642.40/932,182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,413.87

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