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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,164.60, 439,746.90 and 257,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,164.60, 439,746.90 and 257,006.20 is: 385,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,164.60 : 439,746.90 = 257,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,164.60/439,746.90 = 257,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,164.60x = 439,746.90 × 257,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,164.60x = 113,017,679,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,017,679,730.78/293,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,509.30

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