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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,789.70, 437,621.37 and 78,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,789.70, 437,621.37 and 78,552.34 is: 117,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,789.70 : 437,621.37 = 78,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,789.70/437,621.37 = 78,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,789.70x = 437,621.37 × 78,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,789.70x = 34,376,182,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376,182,647.51/291,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,811.50

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