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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923,826.24, 1,385,856 and 292,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923,826.24, 1,385,856 and 292,514.40 is: 438,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923,826.24 : 1,385,856 = 292,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923,826.24/1,385,856 = 292,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923,826.24x = 1,385,856 × 292,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923,826.24x = 405,382,836,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,382,836,326.40/923,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,808.53

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