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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,262.41, 1,398,464.09 and 258,335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,262.41, 1,398,464.09 and 258,335.93 is: 387,523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,262.41 : 1,398,464.09 = 258,335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,262.41/1,398,464.09 = 258,335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,262.41x = 1,398,464.09 × 258,335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,262.41x = 361,273,524,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,273,524,434.99/932,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,523.43

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