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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,996.40, 405,806.40 and 233,674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,996.40, 405,806.40 and 233,674.08 is: 322,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,996.40 : 405,806.40 = 233,674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,996.40/405,806.40 = 233,674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,996.40x = 405,806.40 × 233,674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,996.40x = 94,826,437,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,826,437,178.11/293,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,542.85

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