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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,704.20, 437,556.30 and 279,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,704.20, 437,556.30 and 279,262.60 is: 418,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,704.20 : 437,556.30 = 279,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,704.20/437,556.30 = 279,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,704.20x = 437,556.30 × 279,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,704.20x = 122,193,109,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,193,109,984.38/291,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,893.90

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