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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,997.49, 777,107.40 and 293,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,997.49, 777,107.40 and 293,465.49 is: 440,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,997.49 : 777,107.40 = 293,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,997.49/777,107.40 = 293,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,997.49x = 777,107.40 × 293,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,997.49x = 228,054,203,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,054,203,923.63/517,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,261.21

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