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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,052.73, 550,579.10 and 260,764.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,052.73, 550,579.10 and 260,764.53 is: 391,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,052.73 : 550,579.10 = 260,764.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,052.73/550,579.10 = 260,764.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,052.73x = 550,579.10 × 260,764.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,052.73x = 143,571,500,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,571,500,239.32/367,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,146.80

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