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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,429.20, 438,643.80 and 287,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,429.20, 438,643.80 and 287,763.60 is: 431,645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,429.20 : 438,643.80 = 287,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,429.20/438,643.80 = 287,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,429.20x = 438,643.80 × 287,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,429.20x = 126,225,719,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,225,719,005.68/292,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,645.40

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