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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,332.80, 442,999.20 and 260,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,332.80, 442,999.20 and 260,340.80 is: 390,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,332.80 : 442,999.20 = 260,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,332.80/442,999.20 = 260,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,332.80x = 442,999.20 × 260,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,332.80x = 115,330,766,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,330,766,127.36/295,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,511.20

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