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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,916.80, 397,375.20 and 260,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,916.80, 397,375.20 and 260,542.80 is: 390,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,916.80 : 397,375.20 = 260,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,916.80/397,375.20 = 260,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,916.80x = 397,375.20 × 260,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,916.80x = 103,533,247,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,533,247,258.56/264,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,814.20

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