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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,544, 1,037,724.24 and 292,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,544, 1,037,724.24 and 292,158.92 is: 438,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,544 : 1,037,724.24 = 292,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,544/1,037,724.24 = 292,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,544x = 1,037,724.24 × 292,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,544x = 303,180,393,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,180,393,216.22/691,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,410.85

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