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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,501.60, 437,974.80 and 292,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,501.60, 437,974.80 and 292,501.60 is: 437,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,501.60 : 437,974.80 = 292,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,501.60/437,974.80 = 292,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,501.60x = 437,974.80 × 292,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,501.60x = 128,108,329,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,108,329,759.68/292,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,974.80

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