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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,059.57, 436,514.27 and 292,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,059.57, 436,514.27 and 292,144.72 is: 403,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,059.57 : 436,514.27 = 292,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,059.57/436,514.27 = 292,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,059.57x = 436,514.27 × 292,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,059.57x = 127,525,339,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,525,339,185.15/316,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,485.14

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