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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,079.70, 439,619.55 and 265,960.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,079.70, 439,619.55 and 265,960.90 is: 398,941.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,079.70 : 439,619.55 = 265,960.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,079.70/439,619.55 = 265,960.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,079.70x = 439,619.55 × 265,960.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,079.70x = 116,921,611,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,921,611,175.60/293,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,941.35

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