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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,150.64, 1,279,794 and 292,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,150.64, 1,279,794 and 292,190 is: 438,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,150.64 : 1,279,794 = 292,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,150.64/1,279,794 = 292,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,150.64x = 1,279,794 × 292,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,150.64x = 373,943,008,860
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,943,008,860/853,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,308.30

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