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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,811.60, 439,217.40 and 240,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,811.60, 439,217.40 and 240,280.40 is: 360,420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,811.60 : 439,217.40 = 240,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,811.60/439,217.40 = 240,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,811.60x = 439,217.40 × 240,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,811.60x = 105,535,332,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,535,332,558.96/292,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,420.60

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