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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,163.60, 439,745.40 and 257,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,163.60, 439,745.40 and 257,005.20 is: 385,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,163.60 : 439,745.40 = 257,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,163.60/439,745.40 = 257,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,163.60x = 439,745.40 × 257,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,163.60x = 113,016,854,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,016,854,476.08/293,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,507.80

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