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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,437.60, 438,656.40 and 192,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,437.60, 438,656.40 and 192,904.80 is: 289,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,437.60 : 438,656.40 = 192,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,437.60/438,656.40 = 192,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,437.60x = 438,656.40 × 192,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,437.60x = 84,618,925,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,618,925,110.72/292,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,357.20

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