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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,902.36, 1,388,952 and 294,668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,902.36, 1,388,952 and 294,668.64 is: 442,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,902.36 : 1,388,952 = 294,668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,902.36/1,388,952 = 294,668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,902.36x = 1,388,952 × 294,668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,902.36x = 409,280,596,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,280,596,865.28/925,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,034.29

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