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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,151.80, 439,727.70 and 259,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,151.80, 439,727.70 and 259,326.20 is: 388,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,151.80 : 439,727.70 = 259,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,151.80/439,727.70 = 259,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,151.80x = 439,727.70 × 259,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,151.80x = 114,032,913,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032,913,475.74/293,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,989.30

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