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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,751.40, 437,627.10 and 268,941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,751.40, 437,627.10 and 268,941.80 is: 403,412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,751.40 : 437,627.10 = 268,941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,751.40/437,627.10 = 268,941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,751.40x = 437,627.10 × 268,941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,751.40x = 117,696,220,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,696,220,002.78/291,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,412.70

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