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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,703.40, 437,555.10 and 221,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,703.40, 437,555.10 and 221,719.40 is: 332,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,703.40 : 437,555.10 = 221,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,703.40/437,555.10 = 221,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,703.40x = 437,555.10 × 221,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,703.40x = 97,014,454,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,014,454,238.94/291,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,579.10

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