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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,660.83, 437,648.10 and 281,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,660.83, 437,648.10 and 281,044.89 is: 421,718.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,660.83 : 437,648.10 = 281,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,660.83/437,648.10 = 281,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,660.83x = 437,648.10 × 281,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,660.83x = 122,998,763,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,998,763,217.33/291,660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,718.48

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