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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,700.27, 560,412.86 and 293,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,700.27, 560,412.86 and 293,894.16 is: 440,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,700.27 : 560,412.86 = 293,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,700.27/560,412.86 = 293,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,700.27x = 560,412.86 × 293,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,700.27x = 164,702,065,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,702,065,273.43/373,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,733.07

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