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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,907.60, 572,861.40 and 293,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,907.60, 572,861.40 and 293,606.80 is: 440,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,907.60 : 572,861.40 = 293,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,907.60/572,861.40 = 293,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,907.60x = 572,861.40 × 293,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,907.60x = 168,196,002,497.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,196,002,497.52/381,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,410.20

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