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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,926.10, 437,543.55 and 217,967.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,926.10, 437,543.55 and 217,967.70 is: 326,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,926.10 : 437,543.55 = 217,967.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,926.10/437,543.55 = 217,967.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,926.10x = 437,543.55 × 217,967.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,926.10x = 95,370,361,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,370,361,243.34/291,926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,693.51

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