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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,604.82, 438,907.15 and 82,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,604.82, 438,907.15 and 82,242.73 is: 123,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,604.82 : 438,907.15 = 82,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,604.82/438,907.15 = 82,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,604.82x = 438,907.15 × 82,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,604.82x = 36,096,922,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,096,922,232.52/292,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,364.07

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