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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,999.60, 440,416.20 and 175,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,999.60, 440,416.20 and 175,318.40 is: 262,629.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,999.60 : 440,416.20 = 175,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,999.60/440,416.20 = 175,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,999.60x = 440,416.20 × 175,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,999.60x = 77,213,063,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,213,063,518.08/293,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,629.83

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