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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,774.65, 519,662.55 and 260,681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,774.65, 519,662.55 and 260,681.28 is: 359,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,774.65 : 519,662.55 = 260,681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,774.65/519,662.55 = 260,681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,774.65x = 519,662.55 × 260,681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,774.65x = 135,466,298,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,298,702.06/376,774.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,541.97

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