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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,160.60, 538,084.80 and 292,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,160.60, 538,084.80 and 292,238.40 is: 437,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,160.60 : 538,084.80 = 292,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,160.60/538,084.80 = 292,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,160.60x = 538,084.80 × 292,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,160.60x = 157,249,041,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,249,041,016.32/359,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,823.75

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