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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,708.40, 437,562.60 and 247,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,708.40, 437,562.60 and 247,968.40 is: 371,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,708.40 : 437,562.60 = 247,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,708.40/437,562.60 = 247,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,708.40x = 437,562.60 × 247,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,708.40x = 108,501,697,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,501,697,821.84/291,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,952.60

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