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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,062.40, 438,427.20 and 254,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,062.40, 438,427.20 and 254,052.80 is: 380,068.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,062.40 : 438,427.20 = 254,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,062.40/438,427.20 = 254,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,062.40x = 438,427.20 × 254,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,062.40x = 111,383,657,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,383,657,756.16/293,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,068.06

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