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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,280.90, 438,421.35 and 266,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,280.90, 438,421.35 and 266,476.10 is: 399,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,280.90 : 438,421.35 = 266,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,280.90/438,421.35 = 266,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,280.90x = 438,421.35 × 266,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,280.90x = 116,828,811,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,828,811,504.74/292,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,714.15

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