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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,584.36, 1,037,127 and 292,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,584.36, 1,037,127 and 292,255.98 is: 438,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,584.36 : 1,037,127 = 292,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,584.36/1,037,127 = 292,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,584.36x = 1,037,127 × 292,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,584.36x = 303,106,567,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,106,567,769.46/691,584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,278.52

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