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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,376.40, 401,064.60 and 260,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,376.40, 401,064.60 and 260,464.40 is: 390,696.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,376.40 : 401,064.60 = 260,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,376.40/401,064.60 = 260,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,376.40x = 401,064.60 × 260,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,376.40x = 104,463,050,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,050,400.24/267,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,696.60

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