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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,653.40, 437,480.10 and 104,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,653.40, 437,480.10 and 104,640.60 is: 156,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,653.40 : 437,480.10 = 104,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,653.40/437,480.10 = 104,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,653.40x = 437,480.10 × 104,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,653.40x = 45,778,180,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,180,152.06/291,653.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,960.90

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