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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,040.40, 573,060.60 and 293,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,040.40, 573,060.60 and 293,466.90 is: 440,200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,040.40 : 573,060.60 = 293,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,040.40/573,060.60 = 293,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,040.40x = 573,060.60 × 293,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,040.40x = 168,174,317,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,174,317,794.14/382,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,200.35

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