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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,149.10, 411,985.94 and 292,617.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,149.10, 411,985.94 and 292,617.26 is: 402,990.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,149.10 : 411,985.94 = 292,617.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,149.10/411,985.94 = 292,617.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,149.10x = 411,985.94 × 292,617.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,149.10x = 120,554,196,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,554,196,921.32/299,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,990.34

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