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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,625.40, 440,438.10 and 254,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,625.40, 440,438.10 and 254,259.40 is: 381,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,625.40 : 440,438.10 = 254,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,625.40/440,438.10 = 254,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,625.40x = 440,438.10 × 254,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,625.40x = 111,985,527,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,985,527,043.14/293,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,389.10

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