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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,861.20, 670,291.80 and 260,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,861.20, 670,291.80 and 260,237.20 is: 390,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,861.20 : 670,291.80 = 260,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,861.20/670,291.80 = 260,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,861.20x = 670,291.80 × 260,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,861.20x = 174,434,861,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434,861,214.96/446,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,355.80

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