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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,999.68, 515,509.92 and 260,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,999.68, 515,509.92 and 260,625.60 is: 359,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,999.68 : 515,509.92 = 260,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,999.68/515,509.92 = 260,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,999.68x = 515,509.92 × 260,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,999.68x = 134,355,082,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,355,082,205.95/373,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,238.50

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