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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,952.60, 978,163.80 and 292,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,952.60, 978,163.80 and 292,093.90 is: 438,246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,952.60 : 978,163.80 = 292,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,952.60/978,163.80 = 292,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,952.60x = 978,163.80 × 292,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,952.60x = 285,715,679,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,715,679,180.82/651,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,246.09

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