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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,034.23, 550,551.35 and 260,746.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,034.23, 550,551.35 and 260,746.03 is: 391,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,034.23 : 550,551.35 = 260,746.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,034.23/550,551.35 = 260,746.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,034.23x = 550,551.35 × 260,746.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,034.23x = 143,554,078,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,554,078,823.64/367,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,119.05

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