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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,522.20, 390,783.30 and 243,026.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,522.20, 390,783.30 and 243,026.20 is: 364,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,522.20 : 390,783.30 = 243,026.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,522.20/390,783.30 = 243,026.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,522.20x = 390,783.30 × 243,026.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,522.20x = 94,970,580,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,970,580,422.46/260,522.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,539.30

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