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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,068.10, 550,602.15 and 260,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,068.10, 550,602.15 and 260,779.90 is: 391,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,068.10 : 550,602.15 = 260,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,068.10/550,602.15 = 260,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,068.10x = 550,602.15 × 260,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,068.10x = 143,585,973,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,585,973,616.79/367,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,169.85

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