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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,292.12, 439,971 and 82,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,292.12, 439,971 and 82,946.52 is: 124,429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,292.12 : 439,971 = 82,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,292.12/439,971 = 82,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,292.12x = 439,971 × 82,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,292.12x = 36,494,063,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494,063,350.92/293,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,429.06

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