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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.60, 438,008.40 and 232,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.60, 438,008.40 and 232,956.60 is: 349,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.60 : 438,008.40 = 232,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.60/438,008.40 = 232,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.60x = 438,008.40 × 232,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.60x = 102,036,947,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,036,947,635.44/292,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,434.90

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