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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,929.80, 438,422.70 and 212,739.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,929.80, 438,422.70 and 212,739.80 is: 318,403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,929.80 : 438,422.70 = 212,739.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,929.80/438,422.70 = 212,739.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,929.80x = 438,422.70 × 212,739.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,929.80x = 93,269,957,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,269,957,513.46/292,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,403.79

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