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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,638.60, 396,957.90 and 260,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,638.60, 396,957.90 and 260,030.60 is: 390,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,638.60 : 396,957.90 = 260,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,638.60/396,957.90 = 260,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,638.60x = 396,957.90 × 260,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,638.60x = 103,221,200,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,221,200,911.74/264,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,045.90

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