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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,411.17, 437,952.44 and 228,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,411.17, 437,952.44 and 228,835.08 is: 342,732.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,411.17 : 437,952.44 = 228,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,411.17/437,952.44 = 228,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,411.17x = 437,952.44 × 228,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,411.17x = 100,218,880,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,218,880,499.42/292,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,732.74

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