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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,992.80, 649,489.20 and 291,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,992.80, 649,489.20 and 291,275.20 is: 436,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,992.80 : 649,489.20 = 291,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,992.80/649,489.20 = 291,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,992.80x = 649,489.20 × 291,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,992.80x = 189,180,096,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,180,096,627.84/432,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,912.80

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