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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,968.60, 978,187.80 and 292,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,968.60, 978,187.80 and 292,109.90 is: 438,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,968.60 : 978,187.80 = 292,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,968.60/978,187.80 = 292,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,968.60x = 978,187.80 × 292,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,968.60x = 285,738,340,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,738,340,439.22/651,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,270.10

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