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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,910.60, 409,365.90 and 260,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,910.60, 409,365.90 and 260,663.40 is: 390,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,910.60 : 409,365.90 = 260,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,910.60/409,365.90 = 260,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,910.60x = 409,365.90 × 260,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,910.60x = 106,706,707,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,706,707,338.06/272,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,995.10

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