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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,565.80, 437,876.70 and 212,375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,565.80, 437,876.70 and 212,375.80 is: 317,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,565.80 : 437,876.70 = 212,375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,565.80/437,876.70 = 212,375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,565.80x = 437,876.70 × 212,375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,565.80x = 92,994,414,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,994,414,463.86/292,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,858.12

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