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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,951.60, 978,162.30 and 292,092.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,951.60, 978,162.30 and 292,092.90 is: 438,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,951.60 : 978,162.30 = 292,092.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,951.60/978,162.30 = 292,092.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,951.60x = 978,162.30 × 292,092.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,951.60x = 285,714,262,877.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,714,262,877.67/651,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,244.59

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