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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,426.70, 366,920.43 and 260,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,426.70, 366,920.43 and 260,620.62 is: 358,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,426.70 : 366,920.43 = 260,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,426.70/366,920.43 = 260,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,426.70x = 366,920.43 × 260,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,426.70x = 95,627,029,957.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627,029,957.27/266,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,924.35

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