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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,687.20, 437,530.80 and 279,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,687.20, 437,530.80 and 279,245.60 is: 418,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,687.20 : 437,530.80 = 279,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,687.20/437,530.80 = 279,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,687.20x = 437,530.80 × 279,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,687.20x = 122,178,550,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,178,550,764.48/291,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,868.40

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