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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.80, 438,322.20 and 288,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.80, 438,322.20 and 288,278.20 is: 432,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.80 : 438,322.20 = 288,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.80/438,322.20 = 288,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.80x = 438,322.20 × 288,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.80x = 126,358,734,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,358,734,836.04/292,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,417.30

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