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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,261.90, 440,203.91 and 259,745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,261.90, 440,203.91 and 259,745.49 is: 389,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,261.90 : 440,203.91 = 259,745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,261.90/440,203.91 = 259,745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,261.90x = 440,203.91 × 259,745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,261.90x = 114,340,979,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,340,979,004.14/293,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,893.75

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