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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,990.40, 440,985.60 and 277,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,990.40, 440,985.60 and 277,660.80 is: 416,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,990.40 : 440,985.60 = 277,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,990.40/440,985.60 = 277,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,990.40x = 440,985.60 × 277,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,990.40x = 122,444,414,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,444,414,484.48/293,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,491.20

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