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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,807.70, 440,711.55 and 268,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,807.70, 440,711.55 and 268,002.90 is: 402,004.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,807.70 : 440,711.55 = 268,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,807.70/440,711.55 = 268,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,807.70x = 440,711.55 × 268,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,807.70x = 118,111,973,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,111,973,463.50/293,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,004.35

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