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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,469.20, 404,061.81 and 275,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,469.20, 404,061.81 and 275,504.16 is: 381,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,469.20 : 404,061.81 = 275,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,469.20/404,061.81 = 275,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,469.20x = 404,061.81 × 275,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,469.20x = 111,320,709,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,320,709,552.13/291,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,929.58

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