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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,480.62, 390,716.83 and 82,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,480.62, 390,716.83 and 82,986.44 is: 124,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,480.62 : 390,716.83 = 82,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,480.62/390,716.83 = 82,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,480.62x = 390,716.83 × 82,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,480.62x = 32,424,196,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,196,919.93/260,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,478.35

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