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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,210.35, 438,315.53 and 259,733.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,210.35, 438,315.53 and 259,733.40 is: 389,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,210.35 : 438,315.53 = 259,733.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,210.35/438,315.53 = 259,733.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,210.35x = 438,315.53 × 259,733.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,210.35x = 113,845,181,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,845,181,581.04/292,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,600.10

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