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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,067.60, 550,601.40 and 260,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,067.60, 550,601.40 and 260,779.40 is: 391,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,067.60 : 550,601.40 = 260,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,067.60/550,601.40 = 260,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,067.60x = 550,601.40 × 260,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,067.60x = 143,585,502,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,585,502,731.16/367,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,169.10

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