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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,087.32, 436,997.14 and 268,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,087.32, 436,997.14 and 268,064.92 is: 399,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,087.32 : 436,997.14 = 268,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,087.32/436,997.14 = 268,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,087.32x = 436,997.14 × 268,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,087.32x = 117,143,603,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,143,603,374.33/293,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,688.40

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