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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,044.51, 436,933.47 and 268,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,044.51, 436,933.47 and 268,022.17 is: 399,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,044.51 : 436,933.47 = 268,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,044.51/436,933.47 = 268,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,044.51x = 436,933.47 × 268,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,044.51x = 117,107,856,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,107,856,775.03/293,044.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,624.81

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