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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,696.60, 437,544.90 and 255,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,696.60, 437,544.90 and 255,538.20 is: 383,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,696.60 : 437,544.90 = 255,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,696.60/437,544.90 = 255,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,696.60x = 437,544.90 × 255,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,696.60x = 111,809,436,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,809,436,165.18/291,696.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,307.30

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