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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,345.12, 1,237,966.72 and 292,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,345.12, 1,237,966.72 and 292,796 is: 439,175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,345.12 : 1,237,966.72 = 292,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,345.12/1,237,966.72 = 292,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,345.12x = 1,237,966.72 × 292,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,345.12x = 362,471,703,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,471,703,749.12/825,345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,175.92

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