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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,999.80, 437,999.70 and 264,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,999.80, 437,999.70 and 264,006.20 is: 396,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,999.80 : 437,999.70 = 264,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,999.80/437,999.70 = 264,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,999.80x = 437,999.70 × 264,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,999.80x = 115,634,636,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,634,636,398.14/291,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,009.30

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