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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,798.74, 403,900.86 and 202,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,798.74, 403,900.86 and 202,202.28 is: 278,927.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,798.74 : 403,900.86 = 202,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,798.74/403,900.86 = 202,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,798.74x = 403,900.86 × 202,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,798.74x = 81,669,674,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,669,674,785.96/292,798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,927.69

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