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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,251.70, 603,377.55 and 260,534.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,251.70, 603,377.55 and 260,534.10 is: 390,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,251.70 : 603,377.55 = 260,534.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,251.70/603,377.55 = 260,534.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,251.70x = 603,377.55 × 260,534.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,251.70x = 157,200,426,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200,426,949.46/402,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,801.15

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