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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,273.70, 429,410.55 and 260,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,273.70, 429,410.55 and 260,029.70 is: 390,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,273.70 : 429,410.55 = 260,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,273.70/429,410.55 = 260,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,273.70x = 429,410.55 × 260,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,273.70x = 111,659,496,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,659,496,493.34/286,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,044.55

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