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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,426.41, 392,591.56 and 243,066.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,426.41, 392,591.56 and 243,066.35 is: 366,421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,426.41 : 392,591.56 = 243,066.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,426.41/392,591.56 = 243,066.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,426.41x = 392,591.56 × 243,066.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,426.41x = 95,425,797,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,425,797,343.10/260,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,421.36

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