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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,011.68, 434,998.08 and 79,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,011.68, 434,998.08 and 79,632 is: 119,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,011.68 : 434,998.08 = 79,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,011.68/434,998.08 = 79,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,011.68x = 434,998.08 × 79,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,011.68x = 34,639,767,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639,767,106.56/290,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,442.66

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