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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,074.08, 838,312.80 and 293,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,074.08, 838,312.80 and 293,454.40 is: 439,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,074.08 : 838,312.80 = 293,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,074.08/838,312.80 = 293,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,074.08x = 838,312.80 × 293,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,074.08x = 246,006,579,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,006,579,736.32/560,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,239.36

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