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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,033.89, 1,399,473.83 and 259,131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,033.89, 1,399,473.83 and 259,131.02 is: 388,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,033.89 : 1,399,473.83 = 259,131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,033.89/1,399,473.83 = 259,131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,033.89x = 1,399,473.83 × 259,131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,033.89x = 362,647,085,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,647,085,760.92/933,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,675.15

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