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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,319.80, 436,979.70 and 251,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,319.80, 436,979.70 and 251,230.20 is: 376,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,319.80 : 436,979.70 = 251,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,319.80/436,979.70 = 251,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,319.80x = 436,979.70 × 251,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,319.80x = 109,782,497,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,782,497,426.94/291,319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,845.30

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