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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,260.60, 436,890.90 and 249,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,260.60, 436,890.90 and 249,270.20 is: 373,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,260.60 : 436,890.90 = 249,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,260.60/436,890.90 = 249,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,260.60x = 436,890.90 × 249,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,260.60x = 108,903,882,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,903,882,021.18/291,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,905.30

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