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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,702.70, 437,521.65 and 239,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,702.70, 437,521.65 and 239,020.30 is: 358,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,702.70 : 437,521.65 = 239,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,702.70/437,521.65 = 239,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,702.70x = 437,521.65 × 239,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,702.70x = 104,576,556,039.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,576,556,039.50/291,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,503.90

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