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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,008.80, 558,013.20 and 260,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,008.80, 558,013.20 and 260,034.40 is: 390,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,008.80 : 558,013.20 = 260,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,008.80/558,013.20 = 260,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,008.80x = 558,013.20 × 260,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,008.80x = 145,102,627,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,102,627,654.08/372,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,051.60

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