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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,223.80, 438,335.70 and 288,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,223.80, 438,335.70 and 288,287.20 is: 432,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,223.80 : 438,335.70 = 288,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,223.80/438,335.70 = 288,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,223.80x = 438,335.70 × 288,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,223.80x = 126,366,571,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,366,571,613.04/292,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,430.80

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