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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,998.97, 615,989.42 and 293,717.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,998.97, 615,989.42 and 293,717.87 is: 405,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,998.97 : 615,989.42 = 293,717.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,998.97/615,989.42 = 293,717.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,998.97x = 615,989.42 × 293,717.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,998.97x = 180,927,100,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,927,100,384.94/445,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,667.08

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