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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,895.40, 439,676.70 and 254,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,895.40, 439,676.70 and 254,885.80 is: 381,317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,895.40 : 439,676.70 = 254,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,895.40/439,676.70 = 254,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,895.40x = 439,676.70 × 254,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,895.40x = 112,067,347,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,067,347,420.86/293,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,317.12

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