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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,282.60, 438,423.90 and 222,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,282.60, 438,423.90 and 222,298.60 is: 333,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,282.60 : 438,423.90 = 222,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,282.60/438,423.90 = 222,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,282.60x = 438,423.90 × 222,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,282.60x = 97,461,019,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,461,019,176.54/292,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,447.90

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