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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,579.64, 439,701.01 and 175,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,579.64, 439,701.01 and 175,005.97 is: 262,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,579.64 : 439,701.01 = 175,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,579.64/439,701.01 = 175,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,579.64x = 439,701.01 × 175,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,579.64x = 76,950,300,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,950,300,228.26/293,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,110.48

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