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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,119.58, 605,799.41 and 293,972.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,119.58, 605,799.41 and 293,972.11 is: 405,557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,119.58 : 605,799.41 = 293,972.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,119.58/605,799.41 = 293,972.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,119.58x = 605,799.41 × 293,972.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,119.58x = 178,088,126,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,088,126,295.60/439,119.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,557.25

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