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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,827.51, 603,007.97 and 293,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,827.51, 603,007.97 and 293,670.59 is: 405,390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,827.51 : 603,007.97 = 293,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,827.51/603,007.97 = 293,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,827.51x = 603,007.97 × 293,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,827.51x = 177,085,704,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,085,704,363.12/436,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,390.46

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