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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,274.70, 429,412.05 and 260,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,274.70, 429,412.05 and 260,030.70 is: 390,046.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,274.70 : 429,412.05 = 260,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,274.70/429,412.05 = 260,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,274.70x = 429,412.05 × 260,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,274.70x = 111,660,315,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,660,315,949.94/286,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,046.05

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