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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,605.40, 440,408.10 and 254,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,605.40, 440,408.10 and 254,239.40 is: 381,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,605.40 : 440,408.10 = 254,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,605.40/440,408.10 = 254,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,605.40x = 440,408.10 × 254,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,605.40x = 111,969,091,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,969,091,099.14/293,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,359.10

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