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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,740.40, 437,610.60 and 246,639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,740.40, 437,610.60 and 246,639.60 is: 369,959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,740.40 : 437,610.60 = 246,639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,740.40/437,610.60 = 246,639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,740.40x = 437,610.60 × 246,639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,740.40x = 107,932,103,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,932,103,339.76/291,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,959.40

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