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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,485.69, 431,442.42 and 260,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,485.69, 431,442.42 and 260,948.16 is: 392,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,485.69 : 431,442.42 = 260,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,485.69/431,442.42 = 260,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,485.69x = 431,442.42 × 260,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,485.69x = 112,584,105,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,584,105,644.95/286,485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,983.35

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