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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,640.10, 396,960.15 and 260,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,640.10, 396,960.15 and 260,032.10 is: 390,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,640.10 : 396,960.15 = 260,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,640.10/396,960.15 = 260,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,640.10x = 396,960.15 × 260,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,640.10x = 103,222,381,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,222,381,420.82/264,640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,048.15

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