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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,277.10, 408,415.65 and 260,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,277.10, 408,415.65 and 260,029.90 is: 390,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,277.10 : 408,415.65 = 260,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,277.10/408,415.65 = 260,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,277.10x = 408,415.65 × 260,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,277.10x = 106,200,280,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,200,280,627.94/272,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,044.85

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