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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,433.20, 1,150,493.44 and 294,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,433.20, 1,150,493.44 and 294,458 is: 441,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,433.20 : 1,150,493.44 = 294,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,433.20/1,150,493.44 = 294,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,433.20x = 1,150,493.44 × 294,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,433.20x = 338,771,997,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,771,997,355.52/767,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,435.16

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