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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,286.40, 439,085.70 and 281,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,286.40, 439,085.70 and 281,132.70 is: 422,330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,286.40 : 439,085.70 = 281,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,286.40/439,085.70 = 281,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,286.40x = 439,085.70 × 281,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,286.40x = 123,441,348,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,441,348,372.39/292,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,330.11

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