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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,845.06, 603,032.18 and 293,688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,845.06, 603,032.18 and 293,688.15 is: 405,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,845.06 : 603,032.18 = 293,688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,845.06/603,032.18 = 293,688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,845.06x = 603,032.18 × 293,688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,845.06x = 177,103,403,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,103,403,866.23/436,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,414.69

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