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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,491.68, 403,826.11 and 238,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,491.68, 403,826.11 and 238,905.32 is: 329,842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,491.68 : 403,826.11 = 238,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,491.68/403,826.11 = 238,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,491.68x = 403,826.11 × 238,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,491.68x = 96,476,203,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,476,203,417.51/292,491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,842.56

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