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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,001.60, 438,002.40 and 232,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,001.60, 438,002.40 and 232,952.60 is: 349,428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,001.60 : 438,002.40 = 232,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,001.60/438,002.40 = 232,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,001.60x = 438,002.40 × 232,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,001.60x = 102,033,797,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,033,797,886.24/292,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,428.90

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