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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,745.40, 437,618.10 and 291,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,745.40, 437,618.10 and 291,745.40 is: 437,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,745.40 : 437,618.10 = 291,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,745.40/437,618.10 = 291,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,745.40x = 437,618.10 × 291,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,745.40x = 127,673,067,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,673,067,631.74/291,745.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,618.10

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