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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,976.78, 438,262.02 and 233,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,976.78, 438,262.02 and 233,927.78 is: 349,931.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,976.78 : 438,262.02 = 233,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,976.78/438,262.02 = 233,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,976.78x = 438,262.02 × 233,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,976.78x = 102,521,659,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,521,659,205.61/292,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,931.01

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