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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,206.72, 1,387,514.70 and 293,972.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,206.72, 1,387,514.70 and 293,972.91 is: 440,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,206.72 : 1,387,514.70 = 293,972.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,206.72/1,387,514.70 = 293,972.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,206.72x = 1,387,514.70 × 293,972.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,206.72x = 407,891,734,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,891,734,026.78/925,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,865.51

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