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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,309.33, 890,005.50 and 293,709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,309.33, 890,005.50 and 293,709.47 is: 440,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,309.33 : 890,005.50 = 293,709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,309.33/890,005.50 = 293,709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,309.33x = 890,005.50 × 293,709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,309.33x = 261,403,040,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,403,040,929.14/593,309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,584.75

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