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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,959, 442,440.22 and 73,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,959, 442,440.22 and 73,343 is: 110,014.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,959 : 442,440.22 = 73,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,959/442,440.22 = 73,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,959x = 442,440.22 × 73,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,959x = 32,449,893,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,893,055.46/294,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,014.93

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