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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,996.40, 440,994.60 and 263,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,996.40, 440,994.60 and 263,583.60 is: 395,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,996.40 : 440,994.60 = 263,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,996.40/440,994.60 = 263,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,996.40x = 440,994.60 × 263,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,996.40x = 116,238,944,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,238,944,248.56/293,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,375.40

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