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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,227.20, 439,322.40 and 260,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,227.20, 439,322.40 and 260,049.60 is: 389,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,227.20 : 439,322.40 = 260,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,227.20/439,322.40 = 260,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,227.20x = 439,322.40 × 260,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,227.20x = 114,245,614,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245,614,391.04/293,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,614.66

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