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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,045.40, 438,401.70 and 254,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,045.40, 438,401.70 and 254,035.80 is: 380,042.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,045.40 : 438,401.70 = 254,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,045.40/438,401.70 = 254,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,045.40x = 438,401.70 × 254,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,045.40x = 111,369,726,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,369,726,580.86/293,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,042.57

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