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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,701.40, 437,552.10 and 246,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,701.40, 437,552.10 and 246,600.60 is: 369,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,701.40 : 437,552.10 = 246,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,701.40/437,552.10 = 246,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,701.40x = 437,552.10 × 246,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,701.40x = 107,900,610,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,900,610,391.26/291,701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,900.90

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