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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,972.80, 637,730.40 and 260,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,972.80, 637,730.40 and 260,084.80 is: 389,376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,972.80 : 637,730.40 = 260,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,972.80/637,730.40 = 260,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,972.80x = 637,730.40 × 260,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,972.80x = 165,863,983,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,863,983,537.92/425,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,376.94

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