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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,948.43, 615,920.10 and 293,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,948.43, 615,920.10 and 293,667.62 is: 405,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,948.43 : 615,920.10 = 293,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,948.43/615,920.10 = 293,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,948.43x = 615,920.10 × 293,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,948.43x = 180,875,786,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,875,786,797.56/445,948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,597.99

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