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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,222.30, 401,789.79 and 237,414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,222.30, 401,789.79 and 237,414.54 is: 327,553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,222.30 : 401,789.79 = 237,414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,222.30/401,789.79 = 237,414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,222.30x = 401,789.79 × 237,414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,222.30x = 95,390,738,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,390,738,169.55/291,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,553.00

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