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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,651.57, 438,977.53 and 82,289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,651.57, 438,977.53 and 82,289.51 is: 123,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,651.57 : 438,977.53 = 82,289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,651.57/438,977.53 = 82,289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,651.57x = 438,977.53 × 82,289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,651.57x = 36,123,243,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,243,649.82/292,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,434.31

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