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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,958, 442,438.62 and 73,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,958, 442,438.62 and 73,342 is: 110,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,958 : 442,438.62 = 73,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,958/442,438.62 = 73,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,958x = 442,438.62 × 73,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,958x = 32,449,333,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,333,268.04/294,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,013.40

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