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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,844.30, 440,766.45 and 277,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,844.30, 440,766.45 and 277,869.90 is: 416,804.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,844.30 : 440,766.45 = 277,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,844.30/440,766.45 = 277,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,844.30x = 440,766.45 × 277,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,844.30x = 122,475,729,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475,729,384.86/293,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,804.85

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