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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,806.29, 519,706.37 and 260,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,806.29, 519,706.37 and 260,713.04 is: 359,585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,806.29 : 519,706.37 = 260,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,806.29/519,706.37 = 260,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,806.29x = 519,706.37 × 260,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,806.29x = 135,494,223,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,494,223,727.97/376,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,585.89

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