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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,289.60, 438,434.40 and 233,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,289.60, 438,434.40 and 233,240.60 is: 349,860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,289.60 : 438,434.40 = 233,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,289.60/438,434.40 = 233,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,289.60x = 438,434.40 × 233,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,289.60x = 102,260,702,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,260,702,516.64/292,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,860.90

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