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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,007.70, 441,011.55 and 285,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,007.70, 441,011.55 and 285,259.70 is: 427,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,007.70 : 441,011.55 = 285,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,007.70/441,011.55 = 285,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,007.70x = 441,011.55 × 285,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,007.70x = 125,802,822,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802,822,449.54/294,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,889.55

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