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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,972.28, 438,255.29 and 233,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,972.28, 438,255.29 and 233,923.28 is: 349,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,972.28 : 438,255.29 = 233,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,972.28/438,255.29 = 233,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,972.28x = 438,255.29 × 233,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,972.28x = 102,518,113,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,518,113,307.68/292,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,924.28

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