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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,024.24, 438,774.48 and 280,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,024.24, 438,774.48 and 280,214.48 is: 421,029.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,024.24 : 438,774.48 = 280,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,024.24/438,774.48 = 280,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,024.24x = 438,774.48 × 280,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,024.24x = 122,950,962,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,950,962,750.47/292,024.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,029.99

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