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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,317.40, 389,267.70 and 200,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,317.40, 389,267.70 and 200,414.20 is: 300,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,317.40 : 389,267.70 = 200,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,317.40/389,267.70 = 200,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,317.40x = 389,267.70 × 200,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,317.40x = 78,014,774,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,014,774,681.34/259,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,846.66

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