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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,958.30, 550,437.45 and 260,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,958.30, 550,437.45 and 260,670.10 is: 391,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958.30 : 550,437.45 = 260,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958.30/550,437.45 = 260,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958.30x = 550,437.45 × 260,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958.30x = 143,482,585,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,482,585,135.25/366,958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,005.15

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