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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,617.60, 530,630.40 and 261,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,617.60, 530,630.40 and 261,305.60 is: 391,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,617.60 : 530,630.40 = 261,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,617.60/530,630.40 = 261,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,617.60x = 530,630.40 × 261,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,617.60x = 138,656,695,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,656,695,050.24/354,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,003.42

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