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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,674.80, 440,512.20 and 258,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,674.80, 440,512.20 and 258,682.80 is: 388,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,674.80 : 440,512.20 = 258,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,674.80/440,512.20 = 258,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,674.80x = 440,512.20 × 258,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,674.80x = 113,952,929,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,952,929,330.16/293,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,024.20

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