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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,124.28, 414,508.56 and 260,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,124.28, 414,508.56 and 260,269.80 is: 358,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,124.28 : 414,508.56 = 260,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,124.28/414,508.56 = 260,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,124.28x = 414,508.56 × 260,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,124.28x = 107,884,060,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,884,060,009.49/301,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,270.88

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