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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,277.20, 409,602.80 and 292,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,277.20, 409,602.80 and 292,277.20 is: 409,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,277.20 : 409,602.80 = 292,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,277.20/409,602.80 = 292,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,277.20x = 409,602.80 × 292,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,277.20x = 119,717,559,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,717,559,496.16/292,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,602.80

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