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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,843.60, 439,265.40 and 272,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,843.60, 439,265.40 and 272,107.60 is: 408,161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,843.60 : 439,265.40 = 272,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,843.60/439,265.40 = 272,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,843.60x = 439,265.40 × 272,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,843.60x = 119,527,453,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,527,453,757.04/292,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,161.40

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