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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,291.07, 506,038.93 and 292,708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,291.07, 506,038.93 and 292,708.35 is: 402,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,291.07 : 506,038.93 = 292,708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,291.07/506,038.93 = 292,708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,291.07x = 506,038.93 × 292,708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,291.07x = 148,121,819,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,121,819,504.30/368,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,186.83

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