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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,675.40, 437,513.10 and 266,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,675.40, 437,513.10 and 266,743.60 is: 400,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,675.40 : 437,513.10 = 266,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,675.40/437,513.10 = 266,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,675.40x = 437,513.10 × 266,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,675.40x = 116,703,819,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,703,819,341.16/291,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,115.40

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