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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,153.80, 439,730.70 and 259,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,153.80, 439,730.70 and 259,328.20 is: 388,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,153.80 : 439,730.70 = 259,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,153.80/439,730.70 = 259,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,153.80x = 439,730.70 × 259,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,153.80x = 114,034,570,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,034,570,915.74/293,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,992.30

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