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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,386.64, 437,482.40 and 201,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,386.64, 437,482.40 and 201,217.72 is: 302,104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,386.64 : 437,482.40 = 201,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,386.64/437,482.40 = 201,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,386.64x = 437,482.40 × 201,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,386.64x = 88,029,211,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,029,211,068.13/291,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,104.49

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