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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,141.80, 439,712.70 and 259,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,141.80, 439,712.70 and 259,316.20 is: 388,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,141.80 : 439,712.70 = 259,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,141.80/439,712.70 = 259,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,141.80x = 439,712.70 × 259,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,141.80x = 114,024,626,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,024,626,455.74/293,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,974.30

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