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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,863.16, 434,893.26 and 260,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,863.16, 434,893.26 and 260,028.54 is: 387,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,863.16 : 434,893.26 = 260,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,863.16/434,893.26 = 260,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,863.16x = 434,893.26 × 260,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,863.16x = 113,084,659,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,084,659,453.64/291,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,457.81

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