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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,254.60, 436,881.90 and 249,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,254.60, 436,881.90 and 249,264.20 is: 373,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,254.60 : 436,881.90 = 249,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,254.60/436,881.90 = 249,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,254.60x = 436,881.90 × 249,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,254.60x = 108,899,017,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,899,017,297.98/291,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,896.30

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