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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,246.70, 440,809.65 and 272,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,246.70, 440,809.65 and 272,445.90 is: 409,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,246.70 : 440,809.65 = 272,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,246.70/440,809.65 = 272,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,246.70x = 440,809.65 × 272,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,246.70x = 120,096,781,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,096,781,822.94/293,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,541.80

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