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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,455.80, 440,183.70 and 289,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,455.80, 440,183.70 and 289,519.20 is: 434,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,455.80 : 440,183.70 = 289,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,455.80/440,183.70 = 289,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,455.80x = 440,183.70 × 289,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,455.80x = 127,441,632,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,441,632,677.04/293,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,278.80

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