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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,936.40, 437,904.60 and 252,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,936.40, 437,904.60 and 252,570.40 is: 378,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,936.40 : 437,904.60 = 252,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,936.40/437,904.60 = 252,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,936.40x = 437,904.60 × 252,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,936.40x = 110,601,739,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,601,739,983.84/291,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,855.60

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