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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,703.70, 437,555.55 and 249,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,703.70, 437,555.55 and 249,713.30 is: 374,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,703.70 : 437,555.55 = 249,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,703.70/437,555.55 = 249,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,703.70x = 437,555.55 × 249,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,703.70x = 109,263,440,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,263,440,323.82/291,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,569.95

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