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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,151.40, 936,551.10 and 291,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,151.40, 936,551.10 and 291,727.40 is: 437,742.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,151.40 : 936,551.10 = 291,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,151.40/936,551.10 = 291,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,151.40x = 936,551.10 × 291,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,151.40x = 273,217,617,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,217,617,370.14/624,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,742.54

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