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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,741.60, 437,612.40 and 239,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,741.60, 437,612.40 and 239,210.40 is: 358,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,741.60 : 437,612.40 = 239,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,741.60/437,612.40 = 239,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,741.60x = 437,612.40 × 239,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,741.60x = 104,681,437,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,681,437,248.96/291,741.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,815.60

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