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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,412.17, 437,953.93 and 228,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,412.17, 437,953.93 and 228,836.08 is: 342,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,412.17 : 437,953.93 = 228,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,412.17/437,953.93 = 228,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,412.17x = 437,953.93 × 228,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,412.17x = 100,219,660,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,219,660,561.79/292,412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,734.23

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