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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,982.80, 437,974.20 and 288,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,982.80, 437,974.20 and 288,046.20 is: 432,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,982.80 : 437,974.20 = 288,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,982.80/437,974.20 = 288,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,982.80x = 437,974.20 × 288,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,982.80x = 126,156,804,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,156,804,008.04/291,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,069.30

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