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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,347.40, 440,021.10 and 191,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,347.40, 440,021.10 and 191,870.60 is: 287,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,347.40 : 440,021.10 = 191,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,347.40/440,021.10 = 191,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,347.40x = 440,021.10 × 191,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,347.40x = 84,427,112,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,427,112,469.66/293,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,805.90

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