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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,804.22, 440,635.59 and 187,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,804.22, 440,635.59 and 187,028.04 is: 280,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,804.22 : 440,635.59 = 187,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,804.22/440,635.59 = 187,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,804.22x = 440,635.59 × 187,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,804.22x = 82,411,210,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,411,210,751.94/293,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,497.03

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