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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,879.39, 571,605.89 and 260,648.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,879.39, 571,605.89 and 260,648.51 is: 391,169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,879.39 : 571,605.89 = 260,648.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,879.39/571,605.89 = 260,648.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,879.39x = 571,605.89 × 260,648.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,879.39x = 148,988,222,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,988,222,232.48/380,879.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,169.03

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