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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,508.60, 417,762.90 and 260,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,508.60, 417,762.90 and 260,793.90 is: 391,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,508.60 : 417,762.90 = 260,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,508.60/417,762.90 = 260,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,508.60x = 417,762.90 × 260,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,508.60x = 108,950,015,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,950,015,966.31/278,508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,190.85

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