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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,727.70, 437,591.55 and 242,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,727.70, 437,591.55 and 242,520.20 is: 363,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,727.70 : 437,591.55 = 242,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,727.70/437,591.55 = 242,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,727.70x = 437,591.55 × 242,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,727.70x = 106,124,790,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,124,790,224.31/291,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,780.30

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