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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,006.70, 546,588.45 and 291,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,006.70, 546,588.45 and 291,278.70 is: 436,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,006.70 : 546,588.45 = 291,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,006.70/546,588.45 = 291,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,006.70x = 546,588.45 × 291,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,006.70x = 159,209,573,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,209,573,151.02/365,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,182.60

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