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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,972.89, 391,459.34 and 63,980.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,972.89, 391,459.34 and 63,980.89 is: 95,971.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,972.89 : 391,459.34 = 63,980.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,972.89/391,459.34 = 63,980.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,972.89x = 391,459.34 × 63,980.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,972.89x = 25,045,916,972.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045,916,972.01/260,972.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,971.34

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