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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,614.40, 439,255.20 and 254,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,614.40, 439,255.20 and 254,604.80 is: 380,895.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,614.40 : 439,255.20 = 254,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,614.40/439,255.20 = 254,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,614.40x = 439,255.20 × 254,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,614.40x = 111,836,482,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,836,482,344.96/293,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,895.77

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