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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,002.80, 438,004.20 and 264,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,002.80, 438,004.20 and 264,009.20 is: 396,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,002.80 : 438,004.20 = 264,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,002.80/438,004.20 = 264,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,002.80x = 438,004.20 × 264,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,002.80x = 115,637,138,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,637,138,438.64/292,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,013.80

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