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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,504.39, 437,315.34 and 123,024.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,504.39, 437,315.34 and 123,024.89 is: 184,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,504.39 : 437,315.34 = 123,024.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,504.39/437,315.34 = 123,024.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,504.39x = 437,315.34 × 123,024.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,504.39x = 53,800,673,153.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,800,673,153.44/291,504.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,562.14

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