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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,889.95, 531,796.30 and 260,183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,889.95, 531,796.30 and 260,183.19 is: 389,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,889.95 : 531,796.30 = 260,183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,889.95/531,796.30 = 260,183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,889.95x = 531,796.30 × 260,183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,889.95x = 138,364,457,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364,457,764.20/354,889.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,879.90

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