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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,747.74, 1,398,965.11 and 258,897.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,747.74, 1,398,965.11 and 258,897.51 is: 388,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,747.74 : 1,398,965.11 = 258,897.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,747.74/1,398,965.11 = 258,897.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,747.74x = 1,398,965.11 × 258,897.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,747.74x = 362,188,582,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,188,582,908.63/932,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,302.83

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