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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,727.40, 437,591.10 and 291,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,727.40, 437,591.10 and 291,727.40 is: 437,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,727.40 : 437,591.10 = 291,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,727.40/437,591.10 = 291,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,727.40x = 437,591.10 × 291,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,727.40x = 127,657,313,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,657,313,866.14/291,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,591.10

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