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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,573.88, 490,376.62 and 293,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,573.88, 490,376.62 and 293,354.60 is: 439,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,573.88 : 490,376.62 = 293,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,573.88/490,376.62 = 293,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,573.88x = 490,376.62 × 293,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,573.88x = 143,854,237,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,854,237,209.45/327,573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,150.51

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