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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,886.40, 439,663.20 and 254,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,886.40, 439,663.20 and 254,876.80 is: 381,303.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,886.40 : 439,663.20 = 254,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,886.40/439,663.20 = 254,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,886.40x = 439,663.20 × 254,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,886.40x = 112,059,949,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,059,949,493.76/293,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,303.62

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