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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,215.60, 573,323.40 and 293,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,215.60, 573,323.40 and 293,914.80 is: 440,872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,215.60 : 573,323.40 = 293,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,215.60/573,323.40 = 293,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,215.60x = 573,323.40 × 293,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,215.60x = 168,508,232,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,508,232,446.32/382,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,872.20

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