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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,498, 546,804.24 and 260,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,498, 546,804.24 and 260,478 is: 359,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,498 : 546,804.24 = 260,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,498/546,804.24 = 260,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,498x = 546,804.24 × 260,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,498x = 142,430,474,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,430,474,826.72/396,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,221.17

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