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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.20, 439,831.80 and 266,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.20, 439,831.80 and 266,977.20 is: 400,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.20 : 439,831.80 = 266,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.20/439,831.80 = 266,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.20x = 439,831.80 × 266,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.20x = 117,425,062,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,425,062,434.96/293,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,465.80

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