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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,005.80, 432,008.70 and 261,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,005.80, 432,008.70 and 261,740.20 is: 392,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,005.80 : 432,008.70 = 261,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,005.80/432,008.70 = 261,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,005.80x = 432,008.70 × 261,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,005.80x = 113,074,043,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074,043,539.74/288,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,610.30

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