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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,010.60, 558,015.90 and 260,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,010.60, 558,015.90 and 260,036.20 is: 390,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,010.60 : 558,015.90 = 260,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,010.60/558,015.90 = 260,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,010.60x = 558,015.90 × 260,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,010.60x = 145,104,334,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,104,334,175.58/372,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,054.30

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