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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,185.62, 1,384,639.74 and 292,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,185.62, 1,384,639.74 and 292,017.42 is: 437,982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,185.62 : 1,384,639.74 = 292,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,185.62/1,384,639.74 = 292,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,185.62x = 1,384,639.74 × 292,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,185.62x = 404,338,924,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,338,924,504.27/923,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,982.26

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