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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.80, 438,008.70 and 198,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.80, 438,008.70 and 198,002.60 is: 297,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.80 : 438,008.70 = 198,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.80/438,008.70 = 198,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.80x = 438,008.70 × 198,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.80x = 86,726,861,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726,861,422.62/292,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,003.90

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