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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,657.58, 439,062.02 and 262,329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,657.58, 439,062.02 and 262,329.15 is: 394,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,657.58 : 439,062.02 = 262,329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,657.58/439,062.02 = 262,329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,657.58x = 439,062.02 × 262,329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,657.58x = 115,178,766,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,178,766,503.88/291,657.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,910.93

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