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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,999.60, 440,999.40 and 248,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,999.60, 440,999.40 and 248,380.40 is: 372,570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,999.60 : 440,999.40 = 248,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,999.60/440,999.40 = 248,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,999.60x = 440,999.40 × 248,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,999.60x = 109,535,607,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,535,607,371.76/293,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,570.60

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