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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,297.89, 1,269,995.92 and 538,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,297.89, 1,269,995.92 and 538,389.37 is: 742,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,297.89 : 1,269,995.92 = 538,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,297.89/1,269,995.92 = 538,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,297.89x = 1,269,995.92 × 538,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,297.89x = 683,752,303,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,752,303,271.37/920,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,968.46

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