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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,423.20, 1,385,264.40 and 292,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,423.20, 1,385,264.40 and 292,271.20 is: 438,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,423.20 : 1,385,264.40 = 292,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,423.20/1,385,264.40 = 292,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,423.20x = 1,385,264.40 × 292,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,423.20x = 404,872,888,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,872,888,505.28/923,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,447.82

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