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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,997.97, 615,988.04 and 293,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,997.97, 615,988.04 and 293,716.87 is: 405,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,997.97 : 615,988.04 = 293,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,997.97/615,988.04 = 293,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,997.97x = 615,988.04 × 293,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,997.97x = 180,926,076,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,926,076,057.68/445,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,665.69

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