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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,982.34, 659,973.50 and 203,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,982.34, 659,973.50 and 203,294.26 is: 304,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,982.34 : 659,973.50 = 203,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,982.34/659,973.50 = 203,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,982.34x = 659,973.50 × 203,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,982.34x = 134,168,824,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,168,824,302.11/439,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,941.39

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