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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,164.20, 1,384,607.79 and 291,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,164.20, 1,384,607.79 and 291,996 is: 437,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,164.20 : 1,384,607.79 = 291,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,164.20/1,384,607.79 = 291,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,164.20x = 1,384,607.79 × 291,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,164.20x = 404,299,936,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,299,936,248.84/923,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,950.19

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