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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,355.97, 531,008.87 and 291,621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,355.97, 531,008.87 and 291,621.87 is: 437,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,355.97 : 531,008.87 = 291,621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,355.97/531,008.87 = 291,621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,355.97x = 531,008.87 × 291,621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,355.97x = 154,853,798,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,853,798,197.88/354,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,000.68

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