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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,705.40, 440,558.10 and 278,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,705.40, 440,558.10 and 278,542.20 is: 417,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,705.40 : 440,558.10 = 278,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,705.40/440,558.10 = 278,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,705.40x = 440,558.10 × 278,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,705.40x = 122,714,022,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,714,022,401.82/293,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,813.30

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