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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,314.60, 437,597.10 and 260,821.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,314.60, 437,597.10 and 260,821.80 is: 390,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,314.60 : 437,597.10 = 260,821.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,314.60/437,597.10 = 260,821.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,314.60x = 437,597.10 × 260,821.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,314.60x = 114,134,863,296.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,134,863,296.78/292,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,452.15

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