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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,674.78, 437,512.20 and 70,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,674.78, 437,512.20 and 70,058.78 is: 105,088.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,674.78 : 437,512.20 = 70,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,674.78/437,512.20 = 70,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,674.78x = 437,512.20 × 70,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,674.78x = 30,651,570,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651,570,967.12/291,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,088.18

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