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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,950.40, 437,925.60 and 244,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,950.40, 437,925.60 and 244,711.20 is: 367,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,950.40 : 437,925.60 = 244,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,950.40/437,925.60 = 244,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,950.40x = 437,925.60 × 244,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,950.40x = 107,165,299,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165,299,086.72/291,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,066.80

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