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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,944.79, 437,707.02 and 179,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,944.79, 437,707.02 and 179,392.47 is: 268,959.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,944.79 : 437,707.02 = 179,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,944.79/437,707.02 = 179,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,944.79x = 437,707.02 × 179,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,944.79x = 78,521,343,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,521,343,454.14/291,944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,959.56

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