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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,416.70, 448,468.95 and 260,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,416.70, 448,468.95 and 260,050.70 is: 389,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,416.70 : 448,468.95 = 260,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,416.70/448,468.95 = 260,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,416.70x = 448,468.95 × 260,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,416.70x = 116,624,664,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,624,664,375.77/299,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,506.21

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