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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,575.40, 440,363.10 and 254,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,575.40, 440,363.10 and 254,209.40 is: 381,314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,575.40 : 440,363.10 = 254,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,575.40/440,363.10 = 254,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,575.40x = 440,363.10 × 254,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,575.40x = 111,944,439,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,944,439,433.14/293,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,314.10

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