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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,692.40, 437,538.60 and 266,760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,692.40, 437,538.60 and 266,760.60 is: 400,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,692.40 : 437,538.60 = 266,760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,692.40/437,538.60 = 266,760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,692.40x = 437,538.60 × 266,760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,692.40x = 116,718,059,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,718,059,459.16/291,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,140.90

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