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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,942.62, 468,176.37 and 292,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,942.62, 468,176.37 and 292,259.62 is: 438,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,942.62 : 468,176.37 = 292,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,942.62/468,176.37 = 292,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,942.62x = 468,176.37 × 292,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,942.62x = 136,829,047,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,829,047,989.18/311,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,635.31

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