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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,939, 442,410.12 and 73,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,939, 442,410.12 and 73,323 is: 109,984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,939 : 442,410.12 = 73,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,939/442,410.12 = 73,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,939x = 442,410.12 × 73,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,939x = 32,438,837,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,837,228.76/294,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,984.90

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