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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,259.60, 466,889.40 and 292,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,259.60, 466,889.40 and 292,827.60 is: 439,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,259.60 : 466,889.40 = 292,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,259.60/466,889.40 = 292,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,259.60x = 466,889.40 × 292,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,259.60x = 136,718,102,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,718,102,467.44/311,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,241.40

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