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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,265.10, 436,897.65 and 249,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,265.10, 436,897.65 and 249,274.70 is: 373,912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,265.10 : 436,897.65 = 249,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,265.10/436,897.65 = 249,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,265.10x = 436,897.65 × 249,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,265.10x = 108,907,530,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,907,530,634.46/291,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,912.05

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