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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,425.20, 438,637.80 and 265,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,425.20, 438,637.80 and 265,306.40 is: 397,959.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,425.20 : 438,637.80 = 265,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,425.20/438,637.80 = 265,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,425.20x = 438,637.80 × 265,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,425.20x = 116,373,415,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,373,415,621.92/292,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,959.60

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