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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,407.27, 438,785.85 and 268,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,407.27, 438,785.85 and 268,612.71 is: 403,079.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,407.27 : 438,785.85 = 268,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,407.27/438,785.85 = 268,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,407.27x = 438,785.85 × 268,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,407.27x = 117,863,456,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,863,456,278.15/292,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,079.77

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