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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,806.90, 407,710.35 and 260,288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,806.90, 407,710.35 and 260,288.70 is: 390,433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,806.90 : 407,710.35 = 260,288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,806.90/407,710.35 = 260,288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,806.90x = 407,710.35 × 260,288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,806.90x = 106,122,396,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,122,396,978.05/271,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,433.05

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