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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,301.40, 438,452.10 and 245,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,301.40, 438,452.10 and 245,062.20 is: 367,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,301.40 : 438,452.10 = 245,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,301.40/438,452.10 = 245,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,301.40x = 438,452.10 × 245,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,301.40x = 107,448,036,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,448,036,220.62/292,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,593.30

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