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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,792.35, 436,983.15 and 241,502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,792.35, 436,983.15 and 241,502.29 is: 361,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,792.35 : 436,983.15 = 241,502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,792.35/436,983.15 = 241,502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,792.35x = 436,983.15 × 241,502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,792.35x = 105,532,429,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532,429,231.50/291,792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,669.62

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