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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,317.60, 408,476.40 and 260,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,317.60, 408,476.40 and 260,070.40 is: 390,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,317.60 : 408,476.40 = 260,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,317.60/408,476.40 = 260,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,317.60x = 408,476.40 × 260,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,317.60x = 106,232,620,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,232,620,738.56/272,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,105.60

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