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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,031.60, 438,047.40 and 253,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,031.60, 438,047.40 and 253,540.40 is: 380,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,031.60 : 438,047.40 = 253,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,031.60/438,047.40 = 253,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,031.60x = 438,047.40 × 253,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,031.60x = 111,062,713,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,062,713,014.96/292,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,310.60

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