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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,103.28, 414,479.58 and 260,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,103.28, 414,479.58 and 260,248.80 is: 358,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,103.28 : 414,479.58 = 260,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,103.28/414,479.58 = 260,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,103.28x = 414,479.58 × 260,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,103.28x = 107,867,813,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,867,813,319.50/301,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,241.91

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