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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,250.96, 1,398,406.50 and 258,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,250.96, 1,398,406.50 and 258,338.88 is: 387,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,250.96 : 1,398,406.50 = 258,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,250.96/1,398,406.50 = 258,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,250.96x = 1,398,406.50 × 258,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,250.96x = 361,262,768,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,262,768,994.72/932,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,516.65

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