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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,619.98, 437,429.94 and 70,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,619.98, 437,429.94 and 70,003.98 is: 105,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,619.98 : 437,429.94 = 70,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,619.98/437,429.94 = 70,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,619.98x = 437,429.94 × 70,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,619.98x = 30,621,836,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621,836,771.16/291,619.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,005.96

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