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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,811.20, 440,716.80 and 268,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,811.20, 440,716.80 and 268,006.40 is: 402,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,811.20 : 440,716.80 = 268,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,811.20/440,716.80 = 268,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,811.20x = 440,716.80 × 268,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,811.20x = 118,114,922,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,114,922,987.52/293,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,009.60

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