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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,830.51, 603,012.11 and 293,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,830.51, 603,012.11 and 293,673.59 is: 405,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,830.51 : 603,012.11 = 293,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,830.51/603,012.11 = 293,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,830.51x = 603,012.11 × 293,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,830.51x = 177,088,731,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,088,731,157.18/436,830.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,394.60

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