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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,709.20, 437,563.80 and 249,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,709.20, 437,563.80 and 249,718.80 is: 374,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,709.20 : 437,563.80 = 249,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,709.20/437,563.80 = 249,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,709.20x = 437,563.80 × 249,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,709.20x = 109,267,907,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,267,907,059.44/291,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,578.20

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