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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,792.60, 436,983.53 and 241,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,792.60, 436,983.53 and 241,502.54 is: 361,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,792.60 : 436,983.53 = 241,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,792.60/436,983.53 = 241,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,792.60x = 436,983.53 × 241,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,792.60x = 105,532,629,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532,629,040.74/291,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,670.00

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