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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,664.80, 437,594.40 and 260,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,664.80, 437,594.40 and 260,308.80 is: 390,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,664.80 : 437,594.40 = 260,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,664.80/437,594.40 = 260,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,664.80x = 437,594.40 × 260,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,664.80x = 113,909,673,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,909,673,150.72/291,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,549.95

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