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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,042.64, 438,200.28 and 287,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,042.64, 438,200.28 and 287,325.20 is: 431,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,042.64 : 438,200.28 = 287,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,042.64/438,200.28 = 287,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,042.64x = 438,200.28 × 287,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,042.64x = 125,905,983,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,905,983,091.06/292,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,121.92

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