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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,931.20, 437,864.40 and 239,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,931.20, 437,864.40 and 239,248.80 is: 358,846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,931.20 : 437,864.40 = 239,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,931.20/437,864.40 = 239,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,931.20x = 437,864.40 × 239,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,931.20x = 104,758,532,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,758,532,262.72/291,931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,846.65

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