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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,249.20, 439,873.80 and 267,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,249.20, 439,873.80 and 267,005.20 is: 400,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,249.20 : 439,873.80 = 267,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,249.20/439,873.80 = 267,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,249.20x = 439,873.80 × 267,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,249.20x = 117,448,591,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,448,591,943.76/293,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,507.80

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