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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,747.40, 437,621.10 and 289,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,747.40, 437,621.10 and 289,904.20 is: 434,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,747.40 : 437,621.10 = 289,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,747.40/437,621.10 = 289,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,747.40x = 437,621.10 × 289,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,747.40x = 126,868,194,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,868,194,898.62/291,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,856.30

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