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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,430.40, 438,645.60 and 242,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,430.40, 438,645.60 and 242,566.80 is: 363,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,430.40 : 438,645.60 = 242,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,430.40/438,645.60 = 242,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,430.40x = 438,645.60 × 242,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,430.40x = 106,400,859,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,400,859,526.08/292,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,850.20

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