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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,947.52, 439,382.40 and 82,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,947.52, 439,382.40 and 82,602.40 is: 123,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,947.52 : 439,382.40 = 82,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,947.52/439,382.40 = 82,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,947.52x = 439,382.40 × 82,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,947.52x = 36,294,040,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,294,040,757.76/292,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,892.64

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