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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,551.40, 440,327.10 and 291,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,551.40, 440,327.10 and 291,708.20 is: 437,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,551.40 : 440,327.10 = 291,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,551.40/440,327.10 = 291,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,551.40x = 440,327.10 × 291,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,551.40x = 128,447,025,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,447,025,752.22/293,551.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,562.30

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