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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,967.60, 626,951.40 and 291,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,967.60, 626,951.40 and 291,996.40 is: 437,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,967.60 : 626,951.40 = 291,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,967.60/626,951.40 = 291,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,967.60x = 626,951.40 × 291,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,967.60x = 183,067,551,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,067,551,774.96/417,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,994.60

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