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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,279.80, 438,419.70 and 288,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,279.80, 438,419.70 and 288,343.20 is: 432,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,279.80 : 438,419.70 = 288,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,279.80/438,419.70 = 288,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,279.80x = 438,419.70 × 288,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,279.80x = 126,415,339,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,415,339,241.04/292,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,514.80

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