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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,363.70, 1,398,407.13 and 258,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,363.70, 1,398,407.13 and 258,374.75 is: 387,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,363.70 : 1,398,407.13 = 258,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,363.70/1,398,407.13 = 258,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,363.70x = 1,398,407.13 × 258,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,363.70x = 361,313,085,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,313,085,619.93/932,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,523.76

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