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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,710.40, 437,565.60 and 221,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,710.40, 437,565.60 and 221,726.40 is: 332,589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,710.40 : 437,565.60 = 221,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,710.40/437,565.60 = 221,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,710.40x = 437,565.60 × 221,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,710.40x = 97,019,845,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,019,845,251.84/291,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,589.60

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