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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,849.60, 668,774.40 and 293,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,849.60, 668,774.40 and 293,634.40 is: 440,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,849.60 : 668,774.40 = 293,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,849.60/668,774.40 = 293,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,849.60x = 668,774.40 × 293,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,849.60x = 196,375,169,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,375,169,679.36/445,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,451.60

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