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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,265.60, 561,669.60 and 291,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,265.60, 561,669.60 and 291,707.20 is: 436,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,265.60 : 561,669.60 = 291,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,265.60/561,669.60 = 291,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,265.60x = 561,669.60 × 291,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,265.60x = 163,843,066,341.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,843,066,341.12/375,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,605.61

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