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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,415.70, 438,623.55 and 213,683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,415.70, 438,623.55 and 213,683.70 is: 320,525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,415.70 : 438,623.55 = 213,683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,415.70/438,623.55 = 213,683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,415.70x = 438,623.55 × 213,683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,415.70x = 93,726,703,071.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,726,703,071.14/292,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,525.55

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