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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,534.80, 389,302.20 and 247,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,534.80, 389,302.20 and 247,287.60 is: 370,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,534.80 : 389,302.20 = 247,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,534.80/389,302.20 = 247,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,534.80x = 389,302.20 × 247,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,534.80x = 96,269,606,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,269,606,712.72/259,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,931.40

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