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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,014.60, 544,521.90 and 293,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,014.60, 544,521.90 and 293,030.60 is: 439,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,014.60 : 544,521.90 = 293,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,014.60/544,521.90 = 293,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,014.60x = 544,521.90 × 293,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,014.60x = 159,561,579,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,561,579,070.14/363,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,545.90

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