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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,948.91, 440,997.39 and 83,586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,948.91, 440,997.39 and 83,586.78 is: 125,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,948.91 : 440,997.39 = 83,586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,948.91/440,997.39 = 83,586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,948.91x = 440,997.39 × 83,586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,948.91x = 36,861,551,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861,551,818.50/293,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,401.22

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