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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,668.58, 439,078.62 and 262,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,668.58, 439,078.62 and 262,340.16 is: 394,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,668.58 : 439,078.62 = 262,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,668.58/439,078.62 = 262,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,668.58x = 439,078.62 × 262,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,668.58x = 115,187,955,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,187,955,423.38/291,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,927.54

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