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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,997.90, 405,808.47 and 233,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,997.90, 405,808.47 and 233,675.58 is: 322,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,997.90 : 405,808.47 = 233,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,997.90/405,808.47 = 233,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,997.90x = 405,808.47 × 233,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,997.90x = 94,827,529,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,827,529,596.16/293,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,544.92

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