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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,963.60, 978,180.30 and 292,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,963.60, 978,180.30 and 292,104.90 is: 438,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,963.60 : 978,180.30 = 292,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,963.60/978,180.30 = 292,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,963.60x = 978,180.30 × 292,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,963.60x = 285,731,258,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,731,258,713.47/651,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,262.59

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