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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,436.20, 438,654.30 and 70,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,436.20, 438,654.30 and 70,820.20 is: 106,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,436.20 : 438,654.30 = 70,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,436.20/438,654.30 = 70,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,436.20x = 438,654.30 × 70,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,436.20x = 31,065,585,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065,585,256.86/292,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,230.30

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