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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,486.70, 439,711.65 and 260,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,486.70, 439,711.65 and 260,309.10 is: 390,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,486.70 : 439,711.65 = 260,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,486.70/439,711.65 = 260,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,486.70x = 439,711.65 × 260,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,486.70x = 114,460,943,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,460,943,871.02/293,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,003.85

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