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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,867.66, 434,899.97 and 260,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,867.66, 434,899.97 and 260,033.04 is: 387,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,867.66 : 434,899.97 = 260,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,867.66/434,899.97 = 260,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,867.66x = 434,899.97 × 260,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,867.66x = 113,088,359,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,088,359,994.84/291,867.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,464.51

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