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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,939.60, 550,409.40 and 260,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,939.60, 550,409.40 and 260,651.40 is: 390,977.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,939.60 : 550,409.40 = 260,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,939.60/550,409.40 = 260,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,939.60x = 550,409.40 × 260,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,939.60x = 143,464,980,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,464,980,683.16/366,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,977.10

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