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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,792.35, 597,276.18 and 260,764.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,792.35, 597,276.18 and 260,764.35 is: 359,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,792.35 : 597,276.18 = 260,764.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,792.35/597,276.18 = 260,764.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,792.35x = 597,276.18 × 260,764.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,792.35x = 155,748,332,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,748,332,608.40/432,792.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,868.50

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