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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,142.79, 450,531.34 and 293,366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,142.79, 450,531.34 and 293,366.15 is: 440,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,142.79 : 450,531.34 = 293,366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,142.79/450,531.34 = 293,366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,142.79x = 450,531.34 × 293,366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,142.79x = 132,170,640,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,170,640,950.65/300,142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,359.21

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