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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,006.08, 388,509.12 and 244,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,006.08, 388,509.12 and 244,387.20 is: 366,580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,006.08 : 388,509.12 = 244,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,006.08/388,509.12 = 244,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,006.08x = 388,509.12 × 244,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,006.08x = 94,946,656,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,946,656,011.26/259,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,580.80

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