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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,931.40, 437,897.10 and 248,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,931.40, 437,897.10 and 248,385.80 is: 372,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,931.40 : 437,897.10 = 248,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,931.40/437,897.10 = 248,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,931.40x = 437,897.10 × 248,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,931.40x = 108,767,421,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,767,421,501.18/291,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,578.70

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