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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,610.80, 437,675.40 and 249,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,610.80, 437,675.40 and 249,620.40 is: 374,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,610.80 : 437,675.40 = 249,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,610.80/437,675.40 = 249,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,610.80x = 437,675.40 × 249,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,610.80x = 109,252,708,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252,708,418.16/291,610.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,652.48

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