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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,143.64, 670,715.34 and 260,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,143.64, 670,715.34 and 260,023.92 is: 390,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,143.64 : 670,715.34 = 260,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,143.64/670,715.34 = 260,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,143.64x = 670,715.34 × 260,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,143.64x = 174,402,031,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,402,031,910.93/447,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,035.81

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