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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,665.70, 437,498.55 and 249,675.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,665.70, 437,498.55 and 249,675.30 is: 374,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,665.70 : 437,498.55 = 249,675.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,665.70/437,498.55 = 249,675.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,665.70x = 437,498.55 × 249,675.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,665.70x = 109,232,581,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,232,581,720.82/291,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,512.95

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