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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,059.06, 436,513.58 and 292,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,059.06, 436,513.58 and 292,144.22 is: 403,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,059.06 : 436,513.58 = 292,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,059.06/436,513.58 = 292,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,059.06x = 436,513.58 × 292,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,059.06x = 127,524,919,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,524,919,348.51/316,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,484.46

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