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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,355.40, 440,033.10 and 191,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,355.40, 440,033.10 and 191,878.60 is: 287,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,355.40 : 440,033.10 = 191,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,355.40/440,033.10 = 191,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,355.40x = 440,033.10 × 191,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,355.40x = 84,432,935,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,432,935,181.66/293,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,817.90

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