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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,036, 527,587.44 and 293,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,036, 527,587.44 and 293,249.44 is: 439,485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,036 : 527,587.44 = 293,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,036/527,587.44 = 293,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,036x = 527,587.44 × 293,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,036x = 154,714,721,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,714,721,331.03/352,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,485.51

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