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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,224.20, 439,317.90 and 260,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,224.20, 439,317.90 and 260,046.60 is: 389,610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,224.20 : 439,317.90 = 260,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,224.20/439,317.90 = 260,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,224.20x = 439,317.90 × 260,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,224.20x = 114,243,126,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,243,126,214.14/293,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,610.16

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