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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,739.40, 437,609.10 and 247,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,739.40, 437,609.10 and 247,999.40 is: 371,999.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,739.40 : 437,609.10 = 247,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,739.40/437,609.10 = 247,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,739.40x = 437,609.10 × 247,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,739.40x = 108,526,794,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,526,794,234.54/291,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,999.10

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