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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,237.52, 1,386,345.30 and 293,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,237.52, 1,386,345.30 and 293,156.80 is: 439,731.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,237.52 : 1,386,345.30 = 293,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,237.52/1,386,345.30 = 293,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,237.52x = 1,386,345.30 × 293,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,237.52x = 406,416,551,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,416,551,843.04/924,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,731.72

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