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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,124.60, 439,686.90 and 256,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,124.60, 439,686.90 and 256,966.20 is: 385,449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,124.60 : 439,686.90 = 256,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,124.60/439,686.90 = 256,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,124.60x = 439,686.90 × 256,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,124.60x = 112,984,671,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,984,671,882.78/293,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,449.30

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