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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,261.88, 440,113.92 and 214,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,261.88, 440,113.92 and 214,579.08 is: 322,030.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,261.88 : 440,113.92 = 214,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,261.88/440,113.92 = 214,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,261.88x = 440,113.92 × 214,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,261.88x = 94,439,240,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,439,240,048.79/293,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,030.40

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