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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,112.81, 439,186.25 and 268,600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,112.81, 439,186.25 and 268,600.19 is: 402,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,112.81 : 439,186.25 = 268,600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,112.81/439,186.25 = 268,600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,112.81x = 439,186.25 × 268,600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,112.81x = 117,965,508,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,965,508,670.96/293,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,457.70

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