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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,938.40, 437,907.60 and 252,572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,938.40, 437,907.60 and 252,572.40 is: 378,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,938.40 : 437,907.60 = 252,572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,938.40/437,907.60 = 252,572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,938.40x = 437,907.60 × 252,572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,938.40x = 110,603,373,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,603,373,510.24/291,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,858.60

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