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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,011.60, 558,017.40 and 260,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,011.60, 558,017.40 and 260,037.20 is: 390,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,011.60 : 558,017.40 = 260,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,011.60/558,017.40 = 260,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,011.60x = 558,017.40 × 260,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,011.60x = 145,105,282,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,105,282,247.28/372,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,055.80

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