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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,264.60, 437,522.10 and 260,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,264.60, 437,522.10 and 260,771.80 is: 390,377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,264.60 : 437,522.10 = 260,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,264.60/437,522.10 = 260,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,264.60x = 437,522.10 × 260,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,264.60x = 114,093,425,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,093,425,556.78/292,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,377.16

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