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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,308.26, 890,003.90 and 293,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,308.26, 890,003.90 and 293,708.40 is: 440,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,308.26 : 890,003.90 = 293,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,308.26/890,003.90 = 293,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,308.26x = 890,003.90 × 293,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,308.26x = 261,401,622,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,401,622,197.03/593,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,583.15

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