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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,332.80, 436,999.20 and 265,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,332.80, 436,999.20 and 265,067.20 is: 397,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,332.80 : 436,999.20 = 265,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,332.80/436,999.20 = 265,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,332.80x = 436,999.20 × 265,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,332.80x = 115,834,154,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,834,154,346.24/291,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,600.80

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