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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,556.80, 437,863.20 and 212,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,556.80, 437,863.20 and 212,366.80 is: 317,844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,556.80 : 437,863.20 = 212,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,556.80/437,863.20 = 212,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,556.80x = 437,863.20 × 212,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,556.80x = 92,987,606,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,987,606,621.76/292,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,844.63

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