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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,240.35, 438,041.08 and 212,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,240.35, 438,041.08 and 212,638.46 is: 317,638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,240.35 : 438,041.08 = 212,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,240.35/438,041.08 = 212,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,240.35x = 438,041.08 × 212,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,240.35x = 93,144,381,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,144,381,231.44/293,240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,638.35

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