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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,713.42, 436,596.86 and 283,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,713.42, 436,596.86 and 283,853.64 is: 423,382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,713.42 : 436,596.86 = 283,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,713.42/436,596.86 = 283,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,713.42x = 436,596.86 × 283,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,713.42x = 123,929,607,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,929,607,923.57/292,713.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,382.05

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