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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,326.80, 389,573.40 and 249,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,326.80, 389,573.40 and 249,412.40 is: 374,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,326.80 : 389,573.40 = 249,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,326.80/389,573.40 = 249,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,326.80x = 389,573.40 × 249,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,326.80x = 97,164,436,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,164,436,670.16/259,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,679.50

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