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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,267.60, 466,901.40 and 292,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,267.60, 466,901.40 and 292,835.60 is: 439,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,267.60 : 466,901.40 = 292,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,267.60/466,901.40 = 292,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,267.60x = 466,901.40 × 292,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,267.60x = 136,725,351,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,725,351,609.84/311,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,253.40

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