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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,977.60, 448,466.40 and 260,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,977.60, 448,466.40 and 260,097.60 is: 390,146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,977.60 : 448,466.40 = 260,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,977.60/448,466.40 = 260,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,977.60x = 448,466.40 × 260,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,977.60x = 116,645,034,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,645,034,320.64/298,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,146.40

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