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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,855.20, 499,861.20 and 260,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,855.20, 499,861.20 and 260,127.20 is: 389,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,855.20 : 499,861.20 = 260,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,855.20/499,861.20 = 260,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,855.20x = 499,861.20 × 260,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,855.20x = 130,027,494,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,027,494,344.64/333,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,472.72

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