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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,897.40, 439,679.70 and 254,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,897.40, 439,679.70 and 254,887.80 is: 381,320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,897.40 : 439,679.70 = 254,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,897.40/439,679.70 = 254,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,897.40x = 439,679.70 × 254,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,897.40x = 112,068,991,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,068,991,437.66/293,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,320.12

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