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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,256.60, 436,884.90 and 249,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,256.60, 436,884.90 and 249,266.20 is: 373,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,256.60 : 436,884.90 = 249,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,256.60/436,884.90 = 249,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,256.60x = 436,884.90 × 249,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,256.60x = 108,900,638,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,900,638,860.38/291,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,899.30

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