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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,085.32, 436,994.16 and 268,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,085.32, 436,994.16 and 268,062.92 is: 399,685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,085.32 : 436,994.16 = 268,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,085.32/436,994.16 = 268,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,085.32x = 436,994.16 × 268,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,085.32x = 117,141,930,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,141,930,552.55/293,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,685.42

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