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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,874.76, 437,775.89 and 78,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,874.76, 437,775.89 and 78,659.34 is: 117,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,874.76 : 437,775.89 = 78,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,874.76/437,775.89 = 78,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,874.76x = 437,775.89 × 78,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,874.76x = 34,435,162,182.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435,162,182.02/291,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,979.24

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