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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,220.80, 401,787.72 and 237,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,220.80, 401,787.72 and 237,413.04 is: 327,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,220.80 : 401,787.72 = 237,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,220.80/401,787.72 = 237,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,220.80x = 401,787.72 × 237,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,220.80x = 95,389,644,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,389,644,039.87/291,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,550.93

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