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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,114.70, 439,672.05 and 265,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,114.70, 439,672.05 and 265,995.90 is: 398,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,114.70 : 439,672.05 = 265,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,114.70/439,672.05 = 265,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,114.70x = 439,672.05 × 265,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,114.70x = 116,950,962,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,950,962,644.60/293,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,993.85

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