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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,631.40, 727,092.90 and 260,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,631.40, 727,092.90 and 260,099.40 is: 390,227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,631.40 : 727,092.90 = 260,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,631.40/727,092.90 = 260,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,631.40x = 727,092.90 × 260,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,631.40x = 189,116,427,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,116,427,034.26/484,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,227.35

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