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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,773.65, 519,661.17 and 260,680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,773.65, 519,661.17 and 260,680.28 is: 359,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,773.65 : 519,661.17 = 260,680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,773.65/519,661.17 = 260,680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,773.65x = 519,661.17 × 260,680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,773.65x = 135,465,416,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,465,416,702.42/376,773.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,540.58

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