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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,535.20, 651,802.80 and 293,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,535.20, 651,802.80 and 293,530.40 is: 440,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,535.20 : 651,802.80 = 293,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,535.20/651,802.80 = 293,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,535.20x = 651,802.80 × 293,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,535.20x = 191,323,936,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,323,936,605.12/434,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,295.60

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