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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,856.20, 499,862.70 and 260,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,856.20, 499,862.70 and 260,128.20 is: 389,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,856.20 : 499,862.70 = 260,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,856.20/499,862.70 = 260,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,856.20x = 499,862.70 × 260,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,856.20x = 130,028,384,398.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,028,384,398.14/333,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,474.22

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