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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,174.08, 470,635.93 and 293,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,174.08, 470,635.93 and 293,009.94 is: 440,333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,174.08 : 470,635.93 = 293,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,174.08/470,635.93 = 293,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,174.08x = 470,635.93 × 293,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,174.08x = 137,901,004,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,901,004,146.10/313,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,333.39

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