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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,362, 1,338,039.98 and 293,162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,362, 1,338,039.98 and 293,162.27 is: 439,578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,362 : 1,338,039.98 = 293,162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,362/1,338,039.98 = 293,162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,362x = 1,338,039.98 × 293,162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,362x = 392,262,841,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,262,841,965.56/892,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,578.16

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