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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,964.60, 978,181.80 and 292,105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,964.60, 978,181.80 and 292,105.90 is: 438,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,964.60 : 978,181.80 = 292,105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,964.60/978,181.80 = 292,105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,964.60x = 978,181.80 × 292,105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,964.60x = 285,732,675,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,732,675,052.62/651,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,264.09

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