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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,999.20, 391,498.80 and 254,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,999.20, 391,498.80 and 254,438.20 is: 381,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,999.20 : 391,498.80 = 254,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,999.20/391,498.80 = 254,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,999.20x = 391,498.80 × 254,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,999.20x = 99,612,249,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612,249,974.16/260,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,657.30

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