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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,622.41, 438,933.61 and 82,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,622.41, 438,933.61 and 82,260.34 is: 123,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,622.41 : 438,933.61 = 82,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,622.41/438,933.61 = 82,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,622.41x = 438,933.61 × 82,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,622.41x = 36,106,827,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,106,827,584.73/292,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,390.51

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