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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,593.37, 437,324.44 and 104,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,593.37, 437,324.44 and 104,604.87 is: 156,883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,593.37 : 437,324.44 = 104,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,593.37/437,324.44 = 104,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,593.37x = 437,324.44 × 104,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,593.37x = 45,746,265,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,746,265,932.51/291,593.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,883.77

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