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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,558.80, 437,866.20 and 212,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,558.80, 437,866.20 and 212,368.80 is: 317,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,558.80 : 437,866.20 = 212,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,558.80/437,866.20 = 212,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,558.80x = 437,866.20 × 212,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,558.80x = 92,989,119,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,989,119,454.56/292,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,847.62

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