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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,233.60, 438,350.40 and 271,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,233.60, 438,350.40 and 271,497.60 is: 407,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,233.60 : 438,350.40 = 271,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,233.60/438,350.40 = 271,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,233.60x = 438,350.40 × 271,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,233.60x = 119,011,081,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,011,081,559.04/292,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,246.40

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