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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,002.80, 558,004.20 and 260,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,002.80, 558,004.20 and 260,028.40 is: 390,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,002.80 : 558,004.20 = 260,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,002.80/558,004.20 = 260,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,002.80x = 558,004.20 × 260,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,002.80x = 145,096,939,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,096,939,319.28/372,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,042.60

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