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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,595.78, 438,893.67 and 82,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,595.78, 438,893.67 and 82,233.72 is: 123,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,595.78 : 438,893.67 = 82,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,595.78/438,893.67 = 82,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,595.78x = 438,893.67 × 82,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,595.78x = 36,091,859,168.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091,859,168.55/292,595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,350.58

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