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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,283.20, 438,424.80 and 197,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,283.20, 438,424.80 and 197,804.80 is: 296,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,283.20 : 438,424.80 = 197,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,283.20/438,424.80 = 197,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,283.20x = 438,424.80 × 197,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,283.20x = 86,722,529,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,722,529,879.04/292,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,707.20

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