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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,701.70, 437,520.15 and 239,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,701.70, 437,520.15 and 239,019.30 is: 358,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,701.70 : 437,520.15 = 239,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,701.70/437,520.15 = 239,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,701.70x = 437,520.15 × 239,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,701.70x = 104,575,759,988.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,575,759,988.90/291,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,502.40

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