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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.90, 550,390.35 and 260,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.90, 550,390.35 and 260,638.70 is: 390,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.90 : 550,390.35 = 260,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.90/550,390.35 = 260,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.90x = 550,390.35 × 260,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.90x = 143,453,025,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,453,025,316.55/366,926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,958.05

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