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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.80, 439,832.70 and 288,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.80, 439,832.70 and 288,037.80 is: 432,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.80 : 439,832.70 = 288,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.80/439,832.70 = 288,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.80x = 439,832.70 × 288,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.80x = 126,688,443,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,688,443,276.06/293,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,056.70

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