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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,606.94, 1,398,910.26 and 258,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,606.94, 1,398,910.26 and 258,688.26 is: 388,032.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,606.94 : 1,398,910.26 = 258,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,606.94/1,398,910.26 = 258,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,606.94x = 1,398,910.26 × 258,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,606.94x = 361,881,661,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,881,661,055.55/932,606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,032.35

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