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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,999.70, 391,499.55 and 254,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,999.70, 391,499.55 and 254,438.70 is: 381,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,999.70 : 391,499.55 = 254,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,999.70/391,499.55 = 254,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,999.70x = 391,499.55 × 254,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,999.70x = 99,612,636,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,612,636,552.59/260,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,658.05

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