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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,356.14, 450,954.90 and 260,969.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,356.14, 450,954.90 and 260,969.54 is: 390,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,356.14 : 450,954.90 = 260,969.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,356.14/450,954.90 = 260,969.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,356.14x = 450,954.90 × 260,969.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,356.14x = 117,685,492,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,685,492,813.75/301,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,519.65

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