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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,096.80, 573,728.40 and 293,450.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,096.80, 573,728.40 and 293,450.40 is: 440,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,096.80 : 573,728.40 = 293,450.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,096.80/573,728.40 = 293,450.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,096.80x = 573,728.40 × 293,450.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,096.80x = 168,360,828,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,360,828,471.36/382,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,623.50

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