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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,409.66, 437,950.19 and 228,833.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,409.66, 437,950.19 and 228,833.57 is: 342,730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,409.66 : 437,950.19 = 228,833.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,409.66/437,950.19 = 228,833.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,409.66x = 437,950.19 × 228,833.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,409.66x = 100,217,707,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,217,707,126.84/292,409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,730.49

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