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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,626.76, 401,260.59 and 259,904.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,626.76, 401,260.59 and 259,904.54 is: 358,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,626.76 : 401,260.59 = 259,904.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,626.76/401,260.59 = 259,904.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,626.76x = 401,260.59 × 259,904.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,626.76x = 104,289,447,057.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,289,447,057.78/290,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,843.24

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