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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,217.40, 439,826.10 and 261,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,217.40, 439,826.10 and 261,724.60 is: 392,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,217.40 : 439,826.10 = 261,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,217.40/439,826.10 = 261,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,217.40x = 439,826.10 × 261,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,217.40x = 115,113,310,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,113,310,092.06/293,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,586.90

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