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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,063.30, 542,449.62 and 297,403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,063.30, 542,449.62 and 297,403.92 is: 410,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,063.30 : 542,449.62 = 297,403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,063.30/542,449.62 = 297,403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,063.30x = 542,449.62 × 297,403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,063.30x = 161,326,643,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,326,643,390.51/393,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,434.26

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