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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,737.68, 436,901.10 and 241,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,737.68, 436,901.10 and 241,447.60 is: 361,587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,737.68 : 436,901.10 = 241,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,737.68/436,901.10 = 241,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,737.68x = 436,901.10 × 241,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,737.68x = 105,488,722,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,488,722,032.36/291,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,587.58

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