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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,547.58, 525,976.89 and 260,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,547.58, 525,976.89 and 260,501.50 is: 390,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,547.58 : 525,976.89 = 260,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,547.58/525,976.89 = 260,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,547.58x = 525,976.89 × 260,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,547.58x = 137,017,768,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,017,768,810.34/350,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,867.82

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