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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,925.96, 406,027.30 and 283,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,925.96, 406,027.30 and 283,002.12 is: 390,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,925.96 : 406,027.30 = 283,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,925.96/406,027.30 = 283,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,925.96x = 406,027.30 × 283,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,925.96x = 114,906,586,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,906,586,677.88/293,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,937.18

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