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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,179.74, 1,384,847.37 and 292,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,179.74, 1,384,847.37 and 292,079.58 is: 438,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,179.74 : 1,384,847.37 = 292,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,179.74/1,384,847.37 = 292,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,179.74x = 1,384,847.37 × 292,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,179.74x = 404,485,638,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,485,638,193.71/923,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,143.97

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