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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,523, 441,784.50 and 72,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,523, 441,784.50 and 72,907 is: 109,360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,523 : 441,784.50 = 72,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,523/441,784.50 = 72,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,523x = 441,784.50 × 72,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,523x = 32,209,182,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209,182,541.50/294,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,360.50

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