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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,273.60, 436,910.40 and 249,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,273.60, 436,910.40 and 249,283.20 is: 373,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.60 : 436,910.40 = 249,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.60/436,910.40 = 249,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.60x = 436,910.40 × 249,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.60x = 108,914,422,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,914,422,625.28/291,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,924.80

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