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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,021.10, 558,031.65 and 260,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,021.10, 558,031.65 and 260,046.70 is: 390,070.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,021.10 : 558,031.65 = 260,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,021.10/558,031.65 = 260,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,021.10x = 558,031.65 × 260,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,021.10x = 145,114,289,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,114,289,078.06/372,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,070.05

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