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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,408.30, 449,112.45 and 260,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,408.30, 449,112.45 and 260,042.30 is: 390,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,408.30 : 449,112.45 = 260,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,408.30/449,112.45 = 260,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,408.30x = 449,112.45 × 260,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,408.30x = 116,788,234,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,788,234,456.64/299,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,063.45

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