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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,754.20, 437,598.90 and 239,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,754.20, 437,598.90 and 239,071.80 is: 358,581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,754.20 : 437,598.90 = 239,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,754.20/437,598.90 = 239,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,754.20x = 437,598.90 × 239,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,754.20x = 104,617,556,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,617,556,701.02/291,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,581.15

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