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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,511.80, 438,767.70 and 272,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,511.80, 438,767.70 and 272,828.80 is: 409,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,511.80 : 438,767.70 = 272,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,511.80/438,767.70 = 272,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,511.80x = 438,767.70 × 272,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,511.80x = 119,708,465,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,708,465,069.76/292,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,243.20

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