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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,430.80, 439,164.60 and 226,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,430.80, 439,164.60 and 226,032.40 is: 339,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,430.80 : 439,164.60 = 226,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,430.80/439,164.60 = 226,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,430.80x = 439,164.60 × 226,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,430.80x = 99,265,428,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,265,428,533.04/292,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,449.29

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