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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.80, 437,560.20 and 241,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.80, 437,560.20 and 241,940.40 is: 362,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.80 : 437,560.20 = 241,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.80/437,560.20 = 241,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.80x = 437,560.20 × 241,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.80x = 105,863,489,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,863,489,812.08/291,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,910.60

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