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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,829.51, 603,010.73 and 293,672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,829.51, 603,010.73 and 293,672.59 is: 405,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,829.51 : 603,010.73 = 293,672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,829.51/603,010.73 = 293,672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,829.51x = 603,010.73 × 293,672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,829.51x = 177,087,718,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,087,718,393.47/436,829.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,393.21

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