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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,911.80, 649,367.70 and 291,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,911.80, 649,367.70 and 291,194.20 is: 436,791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,911.80 : 649,367.70 = 291,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,911.80/649,367.70 = 291,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,911.80x = 649,367.70 × 291,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,911.80x = 189,092,107,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,092,107,907.34/432,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,791.30

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