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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,292.60, 438,438.90 and 233,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,292.60, 438,438.90 and 233,243.60 is: 349,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,292.60 : 438,438.90 = 233,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,292.60/438,438.90 = 233,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,292.60x = 438,438.90 × 233,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,292.60x = 102,263,067,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,263,067,416.04/292,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,865.40

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