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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,899.70, 437,817.15 and 239,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,899.70, 437,817.15 and 239,217.30 is: 358,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,899.70 : 437,817.15 = 239,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,899.70/437,817.15 = 239,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,899.70x = 437,817.15 × 239,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,899.70x = 104,733,436,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,733,436,516.70/291,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,799.40

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