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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,355.34, 531,007.92 and 291,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,355.34, 531,007.92 and 291,621.26 is: 436,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,355.34 : 531,007.92 = 291,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,355.34/531,007.92 = 291,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,355.34x = 531,007.92 × 291,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,355.34x = 154,853,198,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853,198,700.38/354,355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,999.76

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