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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,924.97, 440,923.91 and 83,579.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,924.97, 440,923.91 and 83,579.31 is: 125,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,924.97 : 440,923.91 = 83,579.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,924.97/440,923.91 = 83,579.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,924.97x = 440,923.91 × 83,579.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,924.97x = 36,852,115,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852,115,742.41/293,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,379.33

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