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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,097.78, 414,472.02 and 260,243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,097.78, 414,472.02 and 260,243.27 is: 358,234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,097.78 : 414,472.02 = 260,243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,097.78/414,472.02 = 260,243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,097.78x = 414,472.02 × 260,243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,097.78x = 107,863,553,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,863,553,808.31/301,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,234.30

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