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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,275.60, 438,413.40 and 222,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,275.60, 438,413.40 and 222,291.60 is: 333,437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,275.60 : 438,413.40 = 222,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,275.60/438,413.40 = 222,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,275.60x = 438,413.40 × 222,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,275.60x = 97,455,616,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455,616,147.44/292,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,437.40

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