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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,770.20, 437,655.30 and 279,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,770.20, 437,655.30 and 279,328.60 is: 418,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,770.20 : 437,655.30 = 279,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,770.20/437,655.30 = 279,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,770.20x = 437,655.30 × 279,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,770.20x = 122,249,642,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,249,642,231.58/291,770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,992.90

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