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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,212.70, 439,300.65 and 260,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,212.70, 439,300.65 and 260,035.10 is: 389,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,212.70 : 439,300.65 = 260,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,212.70/439,300.65 = 260,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,212.70x = 439,300.65 × 260,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,212.70x = 114,233,588,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,233,588,452.82/293,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,592.91

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