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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,635.40, 437,453.10 and 104,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,635.40, 437,453.10 and 104,622.60 is: 156,933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,635.40 : 437,453.10 = 104,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,635.40/437,453.10 = 104,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,635.40x = 437,453.10 × 104,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,635.40x = 45,767,480,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767,480,700.06/291,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,933.90

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