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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,156.72, 1,386,284.40 and 293,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,156.72, 1,386,284.40 and 293,119.20 is: 439,694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,156.72 : 1,386,284.40 = 293,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,156.72/1,386,284.40 = 293,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,156.72x = 1,386,284.40 × 293,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,156.72x = 406,346,574,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,346,574,300.48/924,156.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,694.44

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