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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,669.80, 437,601.90 and 260,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,669.80, 437,601.90 and 260,313.80 is: 390,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,669.80 : 437,601.90 = 260,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,669.80/437,601.90 = 260,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,669.80x = 437,601.90 × 260,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,669.80x = 113,913,813,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,913,813,476.22/291,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,557.45

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