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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,239.36, 403,315.20 and 244,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,239.36, 403,315.20 and 244,408.32 is: 337,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,239.36 : 403,315.20 = 244,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,239.36/403,315.20 = 244,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,239.36x = 403,315.20 × 244,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,239.36x = 98,573,590,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,573,590,462.46/292,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,304.29

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