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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,742.20, 437,580.90 and 239,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,742.20, 437,580.90 and 239,059.80 is: 358,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,742.20 : 437,580.90 = 239,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,742.20/437,580.90 = 239,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,742.20x = 437,580.90 × 239,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,742.20x = 104,608,002,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,608,002,437.82/291,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,563.15

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