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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,430.20, 438,645.30 and 287,764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,430.20, 438,645.30 and 287,764.60 is: 431,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,430.20 : 438,645.30 = 287,764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,430.20/438,645.30 = 287,764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,430.20x = 438,645.30 × 287,764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,430.20x = 126,226,589,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226,589,296.38/292,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,646.90

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