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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,459.70, 410,189.55 and 260,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,459.70, 410,189.55 and 260,337.70 is: 390,506.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,459.70 : 410,189.55 = 260,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,459.70/410,189.55 = 260,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,459.70x = 410,189.55 × 260,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,459.70x = 106,787,804,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,787,804,011.04/273,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,506.55

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