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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,511.60, 417,767.40 and 260,796.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,511.60, 417,767.40 and 260,796.90 is: 391,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,511.60 : 417,767.40 = 260,796.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,511.60/417,767.40 = 260,796.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,511.60x = 417,767.40 × 260,796.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,511.60x = 108,952,442,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,952,442,841.06/278,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,195.35

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