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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,627.20, 651,940.80 and 293,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,627.20, 651,940.80 and 293,622.40 is: 440,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,627.20 : 651,940.80 = 293,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,627.20/651,940.80 = 293,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,627.20x = 651,940.80 × 293,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,627.20x = 191,424,422,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,424,422,353.92/434,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,433.60

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