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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,287.60, 438,431.40 and 192,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,287.60, 438,431.40 and 192,560.40 is: 288,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,287.60 : 438,431.40 = 192,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,287.60/438,431.40 = 192,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,287.60x = 438,431.40 × 192,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,287.60x = 84,424,525,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,424,525,756.56/292,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,840.60

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