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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,742.78, 392,459.82 and 260,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,742.78, 392,459.82 and 260,610.08 is: 359,197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,742.78 : 392,459.82 = 260,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,742.78/392,459.82 = 260,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,742.78x = 392,459.82 × 260,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,742.78x = 102,278,985,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,278,985,086.99/284,742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,197.82

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