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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,171.10, 412,016.29 and 292,639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,171.10, 412,016.29 and 292,639.26 is: 403,020.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,171.10 : 412,016.29 = 292,639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,171.10/412,016.29 = 292,639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,171.10x = 412,016.29 × 292,639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,171.10x = 120,572,142,213.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,572,142,213.55/299,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,020.69

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