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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,273.97, 564,405.23 and 260,761.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,273.97, 564,405.23 and 260,761.89 is: 391,138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,273.97 : 564,405.23 = 260,761.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,273.97/564,405.23 = 260,761.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,273.97x = 564,405.23 × 260,761.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,273.97x = 147,175,377,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,175,377,269.11/376,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,138.88

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