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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,841.30, 440,761.95 and 277,866.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,841.30, 440,761.95 and 277,866.90 is: 416,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,841.30 : 440,761.95 = 277,866.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,841.30/440,761.95 = 277,866.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,841.30x = 440,761.95 × 277,866.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,841.30x = 122,473,156,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,473,156,684.46/293,841.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,800.35

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