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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,919.80, 437,879.70 and 268,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,919.80, 437,879.70 and 268,300.20 is: 402,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,919.80 : 437,879.70 = 268,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,919.80/437,879.70 = 268,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,919.80x = 437,879.70 × 268,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,919.80x = 117,483,211,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,483,211,085.94/291,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,450.30

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