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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,281.20, 429,421.80 and 260,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,281.20, 429,421.80 and 260,037.20 is: 390,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,281.20 : 429,421.80 = 260,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,281.20/429,421.80 = 260,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,281.20x = 429,421.80 × 260,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,281.20x = 111,665,642,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,665,642,490.96/286,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,055.80

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