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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,545.60, 562,281.60 and 292,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,545.60, 562,281.60 and 292,601.60 is: 438,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,545.60 : 562,281.60 = 292,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,545.60/562,281.60 = 292,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,545.60x = 562,281.60 × 292,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,545.60x = 164,524,495,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524,495,810.56/375,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,094.59

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