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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,655.20, 437,482.80 and 249,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,655.20, 437,482.80 and 249,664.80 is: 374,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,655.20 : 437,482.80 = 249,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,655.20/437,482.80 = 249,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,655.20x = 437,482.80 × 249,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,655.20x = 109,224,055,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,224,055,765.44/291,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,497.20

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