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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,980.47, 437,969.99 and 70,364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,980.47, 437,969.99 and 70,364.47 is: 105,546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,980.47 : 437,969.99 = 70,364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,980.47/437,969.99 = 70,364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,980.47x = 437,969.99 × 70,364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,980.47x = 30,817,525,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,817,525,870.43/291,980.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,546.53

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