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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,714.20, 693,132.90 and 293,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,714.20, 693,132.90 and 293,234.20 is: 440,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,714.20 : 693,132.90 = 293,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,714.20/693,132.90 = 293,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,714.20x = 693,132.90 × 293,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,714.20x = 203,250,271,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,250,271,425.18/461,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,207.97

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