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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,973.60, 978,195.30 and 292,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,973.60, 978,195.30 and 292,114.90 is: 438,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,973.60 : 978,195.30 = 292,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,973.60/978,195.30 = 292,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,973.60x = 978,195.30 × 292,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,973.60x = 285,745,422,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,745,422,239.97/651,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,277.60

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