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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,153.20, 1,036,729.80 and 292,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,153.20, 1,036,729.80 and 292,244.40 is: 438,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,153.20 : 1,036,729.80 = 292,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,153.20/1,036,729.80 = 292,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,153.20x = 1,036,729.80 × 292,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,153.20x = 302,978,478,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,978,478,363.12/691,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,366.60

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