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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,498.40, 436,210.80 and 202,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,498.40, 436,210.80 and 202,333.60 is: 302,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,498.40 : 436,210.80 = 202,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,498.40/436,210.80 = 202,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,498.40x = 436,210.80 × 202,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,498.40x = 88,260,101,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,260,101,522.88/291,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,780.74

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