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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,624.40, 440,436.60 and 254,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,624.40, 440,436.60 and 254,258.40 is: 381,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,624.40 : 440,436.60 = 254,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,624.40/440,436.60 = 254,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,624.40x = 440,436.60 × 254,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,624.40x = 111,984,705,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,984,705,217.44/293,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,387.60

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