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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,033.80, 390,050.70 and 244,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,033.80, 390,050.70 and 244,287.40 is: 366,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,033.80 : 390,050.70 = 244,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,033.80/390,050.70 = 244,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,033.80x = 390,050.70 × 244,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,033.80x = 95,284,471,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,284,471,371.18/260,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,431.10

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