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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,704.80, 437,038.80 and 250,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,704.80, 437,038.80 and 250,232.80 is: 374,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,704.80 : 437,038.80 = 250,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,704.80/437,038.80 = 250,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,704.80x = 437,038.80 × 250,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,704.80x = 109,361,442,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,361,442,632.64/291,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,904.50

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