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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,748.80, 437,623.20 and 254,884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,748.80, 437,623.20 and 254,884.80 is: 382,327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,748.80 : 437,623.20 = 254,884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,748.80/437,623.20 = 254,884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,748.80x = 437,623.20 × 254,884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,748.80x = 111,543,501,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,543,501,807.36/291,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,327.20

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