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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,833.60, 668,750.40 and 293,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,833.60, 668,750.40 and 293,618.40 is: 440,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,833.60 : 668,750.40 = 293,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,833.60/668,750.40 = 293,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,833.60x = 668,750.40 × 293,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,833.60x = 196,357,422,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,357,422,447.36/445,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,427.60

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