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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,063.52, 437,241.04 and 264,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,063.52, 437,241.04 and 264,048 is: 395,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,063.52 : 437,241.04 = 264,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,063.52/437,241.04 = 264,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,063.52x = 437,241.04 × 264,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,063.52x = 115,452,622,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,452,622,129.92/292,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,299.70

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