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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,878.70, 440,818.05 and 200,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,878.70, 440,818.05 and 200,566.70 is: 300,850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,878.70 : 440,818.05 = 200,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,878.70/440,818.05 = 200,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,878.70x = 440,818.05 × 200,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,878.70x = 88,413,421,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,413,421,588.94/293,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,850.05

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