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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,728.40, 437,592.60 and 246,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,728.40, 437,592.60 and 246,627.60 is: 369,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,728.40 : 437,592.60 = 246,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,728.40/437,592.60 = 246,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,728.40x = 437,592.60 × 246,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,728.40x = 107,922,412,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,922,412,715.76/291,728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,941.40

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