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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,003.40, 389,640.60 and 206,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,003.40, 389,640.60 and 206,786.40 is: 309,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,003.40 : 389,640.60 = 206,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,003.40/389,640.60 = 206,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,003.40x = 389,640.60 × 206,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,003.40x = 80,572,376,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,572,376,967.84/260,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,889.71

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