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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,787.25, 1,402,038.72 and 260,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,787.25, 1,402,038.72 and 260,797.59 is: 391,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,787.25 : 1,402,038.72 = 260,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,787.25/1,402,038.72 = 260,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,787.25x = 1,402,038.72 × 260,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,787.25x = 365,648,319,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,648,319,262.69/934,787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,156.72

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