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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824,691.52, 1,237,171.74 and 292,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824,691.52, 1,237,171.74 and 292,097.08 is: 438,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824,691.52 : 1,237,171.74 = 292,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824,691.52/1,237,171.74 = 292,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824,691.52x = 1,237,171.74 × 292,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824,691.52x = 361,374,252,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,374,252,712.52/824,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,193.24

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