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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,965, 403,568.60 and 249,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,965, 403,568.60 and 249,804.02 is: 344,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,965 : 403,568.60 = 249,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,965/403,568.60 = 249,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,965x = 403,568.60 × 249,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,965x = 100,813,058,625.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,813,058,625.77/292,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,112.98

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