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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,002.52, 440,836.92 and 268,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,002.52, 440,836.92 and 268,924.92 is: 403,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,002.52 : 440,836.92 = 268,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,002.52/440,836.92 = 268,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,002.52x = 440,836.92 × 268,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,002.52x = 118,552,033,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,552,033,444.05/294,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,234.75

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