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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,289.60, 408,434.40 and 260,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,289.60, 408,434.40 and 260,042.40 is: 390,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,289.60 : 408,434.40 = 260,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,289.60/408,434.40 = 260,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,289.60x = 408,434.40 × 260,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,289.60x = 106,210,261,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,210,261,618.56/272,289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,063.60

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