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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,924.80, 576,004.80 and 260,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,924.80, 576,004.80 and 260,508.80 is: 389,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,924.80 : 576,004.80 = 260,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,924.80/576,004.80 = 260,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,924.80x = 576,004.80 × 260,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,924.80x = 150,054,319,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,054,319,242.24/384,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,827.62

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