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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,369.80, 705,036.30 and 260,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,369.80, 705,036.30 and 260,158.60 is: 389,951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,369.80 : 705,036.30 = 260,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,369.80/705,036.30 = 260,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,369.80x = 705,036.30 × 260,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,369.80x = 183,421,256,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,421,256,757.18/470,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,951.18

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