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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,267.30, 436,900.95 and 263,273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,267.30, 436,900.95 and 263,273.70 is: 394,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,267.30 : 436,900.95 = 263,273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,267.30/436,900.95 = 263,273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,267.30x = 436,900.95 × 263,273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,267.30x = 115,024,529,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,024,529,640.02/291,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,910.55

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