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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,693.60, 437,540.40 and 255,535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,693.60, 437,540.40 and 255,535.20 is: 383,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,693.60 : 437,540.40 = 255,535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,693.60/437,540.40 = 255,535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,693.60x = 437,540.40 × 255,535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,693.60x = 111,806,973,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,806,973,622.08/291,693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,302.80

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