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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,762.72, 1,382,886 and 290,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,762.72, 1,382,886 and 290,697.12 is: 436,121.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,762.72 : 1,382,886 = 290,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,762.72/1,382,886 = 290,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,762.72x = 1,382,886 × 290,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,762.72x = 402,000,977,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,000,977,488.32/921,762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,121.97

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