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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,447.99, 419,860.72 and 261,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,447.99, 419,860.72 and 261,413.98 is: 360,513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,447.99 : 419,860.72 = 261,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,447.99/419,860.72 = 261,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,447.99x = 419,860.72 × 261,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,447.99x = 109,757,462,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,757,462,029.24/304,447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,513.01

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