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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,145.60, 456,218.40 and 292,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,145.60, 456,218.40 and 292,481.60 is: 438,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,145.60 : 456,218.40 = 292,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,145.60/456,218.40 = 292,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,145.60x = 456,218.40 × 292,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,145.60x = 133,435,487,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,435,487,581.44/304,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,722.40

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