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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,602.40, 436,366.80 and 202,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,602.40, 436,366.80 and 202,437.60 is: 302,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,602.40 : 436,366.80 = 202,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,602.40/436,366.80 = 202,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,602.40x = 436,366.80 × 202,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,602.40x = 88,337,047,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,337,047,711.68/291,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,936.63

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