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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,999.70, 440,999.55 and 200,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,999.70, 440,999.55 and 200,687.70 is: 301,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,999.70 : 440,999.55 = 200,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,999.70/440,999.55 = 200,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,999.70x = 440,999.55 × 200,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,999.70x = 88,503,185,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,503,185,390.54/293,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,031.55

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