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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,923.70, 445,385.55 and 260,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,923.70, 445,385.55 and 260,059.70 is: 390,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,923.70 : 445,385.55 = 260,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,923.70/445,385.55 = 260,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,923.70x = 445,385.55 × 260,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,923.70x = 115,826,832,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,826,832,517.34/296,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,089.55

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