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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,708, 437,562 and 70,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,708, 437,562 and 70,092 is: 105,138

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,708 : 437,562 = 70,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,708/437,562 = 70,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,708x = 437,562 × 70,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,708x = 30,669,595,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,595,704/291,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,138

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