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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,545.80, 437,846.70 and 212,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,545.80, 437,846.70 and 212,355.80 is: 317,828.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,545.80 : 437,846.70 = 212,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,545.80/437,846.70 = 212,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,545.80x = 437,846.70 × 212,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,545.80x = 92,979,286,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,979,286,255.86/292,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,828.14

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