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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,333.20, 436,999.80 and 202,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,333.20, 436,999.80 and 202,859.60 is: 304,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,333.20 : 436,999.80 = 202,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,333.20/436,999.80 = 202,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,333.20x = 436,999.80 × 202,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,333.20x = 88,649,604,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,649,604,628.08/291,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,289.40

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