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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,928.96, 460,553.52 and 293,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,928.96, 460,553.52 and 293,557.12 is: 404,872.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,928.96 : 460,553.52 = 293,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,928.96/460,553.52 = 293,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,928.96x = 460,553.52 × 293,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,928.96x = 135,198,764,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,198,764,937.06/333,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,872.84

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