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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,927.72, 437,038.11 and 263,911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,927.72, 437,038.11 and 263,911.98 is: 395,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,927.72 : 437,038.11 = 263,911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,927.72/437,038.11 = 263,911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,927.72x = 437,038.11 × 263,911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,927.72x = 115,339,592,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,339,592,945.56/291,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,096.41

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