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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,861.44, 1,399,392.15 and 258,945.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,861.44, 1,399,392.15 and 258,945.59 is: 388,446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,861.44 : 1,399,392.15 = 258,945.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,861.44/1,399,392.15 = 258,945.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,861.44x = 1,399,392.15 × 258,945.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,861.44x = 362,366,428,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,366,428,450.55/932,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,446.14

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