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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,058.57, 436,512.89 and 292,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,058.57, 436,512.89 and 292,143.72 is: 403,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,058.57 : 436,512.89 = 292,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,058.57/436,512.89 = 292,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,058.57x = 436,512.89 × 292,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,058.57x = 127,524,498,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,524,498,051.83/316,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,483.76

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