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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,139.40, 439,709.10 and 261,646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,139.40, 439,709.10 and 261,646.60 is: 392,469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,139.40 : 439,709.10 = 261,646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,139.40/439,709.10 = 261,646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,139.40x = 439,709.10 × 261,646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,139.40x = 115,048,391,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,048,391,004.06/293,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,469.90

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