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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,931.40, 437,897.10 and 256,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,931.40, 437,897.10 and 256,939.40 is: 385,409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,931.40 : 437,897.10 = 256,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,931.40/437,897.10 = 256,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,931.40x = 437,897.10 × 256,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,931.40x = 112,513,018,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,513,018,135.74/291,931.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,409.10

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