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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,690.40, 436,660.80 and 274,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,690.40, 436,660.80 and 274,388.80 is: 410,760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,690.40 : 436,660.80 = 274,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,690.40/436,660.80 = 274,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,690.40x = 436,660.80 × 274,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,690.40x = 119,814,832,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814,832,919.04/291,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,760.29

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