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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,924.34, 668,601.96 and 293,946.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,924.34, 668,601.96 and 293,946.04 is: 440,731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,924.34 : 668,601.96 = 293,946.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,924.34/668,601.96 = 293,946.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,924.34x = 668,601.96 × 293,946.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,924.34x = 196,532,898,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,532,898,478.24/445,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,731.49

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