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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,639.80, 558,959.70 and 260,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,639.80, 558,959.70 and 260,082.20 is: 390,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,639.80 : 558,959.70 = 260,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,639.80/558,959.70 = 260,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,639.80x = 558,959.70 × 260,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,639.80x = 145,375,468,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,375,468,487.34/372,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,123.30

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