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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,280.70, 438,421.05 and 213,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,280.70, 438,421.05 and 213,548.70 is: 320,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,280.70 : 438,421.05 = 213,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,280.70/438,421.05 = 213,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,280.70x = 438,421.05 × 213,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,280.70x = 93,624,245,280.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,624,245,280.14/292,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,323.05

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