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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,994.83, 442,157.67 and 259,387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,994.83, 442,157.67 and 259,387.41 is: 388,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,994.83 : 442,157.67 = 259,387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,994.83/442,157.67 = 259,387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,994.83x = 442,157.67 × 259,387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,994.83x = 114,690,132,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,690,132,832.94/294,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,786.92

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