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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,741.99, 1,398,956.48 and 258,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,741.99, 1,398,956.48 and 258,891.76 is: 388,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,741.99 : 1,398,956.48 = 258,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,741.99/1,398,956.48 = 258,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,741.99x = 1,398,956.48 × 258,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,741.99x = 362,178,305,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,178,305,270.61/932,741.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,294.20

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