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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,732.72, 1,337,317.92 and 292,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,732.72, 1,337,317.92 and 292,554.24 is: 438,739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,732.72 : 1,337,317.92 = 292,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,732.72/1,337,317.92 = 292,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,732.72x = 1,337,317.92 × 292,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,732.72x = 391,238,027,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,238,027,723.98/891,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,739.12

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