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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,277.70, 409,603.50 and 292,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,277.70, 409,603.50 and 292,277.70 is: 409,603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,277.70 : 409,603.50 = 292,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,277.70/409,603.50 = 292,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,277.70x = 409,603.50 × 292,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,277.70x = 119,717,968,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,717,968,891.95/292,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,603.50

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