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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,414.40, 440,121.60 and 291,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,414.40, 440,121.60 and 291,664.80 is: 437,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,414.40 : 440,121.60 = 291,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,414.40/440,121.60 = 291,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,414.40x = 440,121.60 × 291,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,414.40x = 128,367,978,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,367,978,439.68/293,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,497.20

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