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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,273.69, 401,861.57 and 237,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,273.69, 401,861.57 and 237,466.20 is: 327,624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.69 : 401,861.57 = 237,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.69/401,861.57 = 237,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.69x = 401,861.57 × 237,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.69x = 95,428,538,766.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,428,538,766.60/291,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,624.99

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