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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,272.72, 1,389,383.16 and 295,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,272.72, 1,389,383.16 and 295,224.40 is: 442,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,272.72 : 1,389,383.16 = 295,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,272.72/1,389,383.16 = 295,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,272.72x = 1,389,383.16 × 295,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,272.72x = 410,179,809,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,179,809,781.10/926,272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,828.34

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