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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,450.60, 438,293.70 and 211,669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,450.60, 438,293.70 and 211,669.63 is: 317,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,450.60 : 438,293.70 = 211,669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,450.60/438,293.70 = 211,669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,450.60x = 438,293.70 × 211,669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,450.60x = 92,773,463,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,773,463,118.86/292,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,227.81

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