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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,939.80, 437,909.70 and 288,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,939.80, 437,909.70 and 288,003.20 is: 432,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,939.80 : 437,909.70 = 288,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,939.80/437,909.70 = 288,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,939.80x = 437,909.70 × 288,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,939.80x = 126,119,394,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119,394,911.04/291,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,004.80

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