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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,961.04, 438,724.94 and 264,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,961.04, 438,724.94 and 264,562.13 is: 396,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,961.04 : 438,724.94 = 264,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,961.04/438,724.94 = 264,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,961.04x = 438,724.94 × 264,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,961.04x = 116,070,001,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,070,001,094.09/292,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,196.03

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