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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,427.49, 438,633.44 and 221,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,427.49, 438,633.44 and 221,484.78 is: 332,221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,427.49 : 438,633.44 = 221,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,427.49/438,633.44 = 221,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,427.49x = 438,633.44 × 221,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,427.49x = 97,150,633,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,150,633,518.58/292,427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,221.28

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