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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,444.36, 392,618.63 and 243,084.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,444.36, 392,618.63 and 243,084.31 is: 366,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,444.36 : 392,618.63 = 243,084.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,444.36/392,618.63 = 243,084.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,444.36x = 392,618.63 × 243,084.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,444.36x = 95,439,428,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,439,428,766.70/260,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,448.44

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