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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.20, 437,526.90 and 239,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.20, 437,526.90 and 239,023.80 is: 358,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.20 : 437,526.90 = 239,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.20/437,526.90 = 239,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.20x = 437,526.90 × 239,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.20x = 104,579,342,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,579,342,240.22/291,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,509.15

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