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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,604.20, 438,906.30 and 213,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,604.20, 438,906.30 and 213,872.20 is: 320,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,604.20 : 438,906.30 = 213,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,604.20/438,906.30 = 213,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,604.20x = 438,906.30 × 213,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,604.20x = 93,869,855,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,869,855,974.86/292,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,808.30

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