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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,831.70, 440,747.55 and 200,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,831.70, 440,747.55 and 200,519.70 is: 300,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,831.70 : 440,747.55 = 200,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,831.70/440,747.55 = 200,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,831.70x = 440,747.55 × 200,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,831.70x = 88,378,566,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,378,566,501.74/293,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,779.55

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