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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,940, 442,411.62 and 73,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,940, 442,411.62 and 73,324 is: 109,986.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,940 : 442,411.62 = 73,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,940/442,411.62 = 73,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,940x = 442,411.62 × 73,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,940x = 32,439,389,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439,389,624.88/294,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,986.40

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