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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,475.40, 389,504.70 and 200,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,475.40, 389,504.70 and 200,572.20 is: 301,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,475.40 : 389,504.70 = 200,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,475.40/389,504.70 = 200,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,475.40x = 389,504.70 × 200,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,475.40x = 78,123,814,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123,814,589.34/259,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,083.70

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