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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,465.40, 439,031.70 and 254,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,465.40, 439,031.70 and 254,455.80 is: 380,672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,465.40 : 439,031.70 = 254,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,465.40/439,031.70 = 254,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,465.40x = 439,031.70 × 254,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,465.40x = 111,714,162,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,714,162,448.86/293,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,672.35

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