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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,942.60, 437,913.90 and 232,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,942.60, 437,913.90 and 232,893.60 is: 349,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,942.60 : 437,913.90 = 232,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,942.60/437,913.90 = 232,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,942.60x = 437,913.90 × 232,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,942.60x = 101,987,344,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,987,344,661.04/291,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,340.40

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