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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,472.60, 390,708.90 and 82,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,472.60, 390,708.90 and 82,992.60 is: 124,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,472.60 : 390,708.90 = 82,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,472.60/390,708.90 = 82,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,472.60x = 390,708.90 × 82,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,472.60x = 32,425,947,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,947,454.14/260,472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,488.90

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