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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,511.20, 440,266.80 and 267,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,511.20, 440,266.80 and 267,267.20 is: 400,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,511.20 : 440,266.80 = 267,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,511.20/440,266.80 = 267,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,511.20x = 440,266.80 × 267,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,511.20x = 117,668,874,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,668,874,888.96/293,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,900.80

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