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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,975.60, 437,963.40 and 232,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,975.60, 437,963.40 and 232,926.60 is: 349,389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,975.60 : 437,963.40 = 232,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,975.60/437,963.40 = 232,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,975.60x = 437,963.40 × 232,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,975.60x = 102,013,325,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,013,325,686.44/291,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,389.90

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