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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,776.40, 437,852.40 and 245,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,776.40, 437,852.40 and 245,537.20 is: 367,205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,776.40 : 437,852.40 = 245,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,776.40/437,852.40 = 245,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,776.40x = 437,852.40 × 245,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,776.40x = 107,509,052,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,509,052,309.28/292,776.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,205.32

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