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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,540.80, 389,894.40 and 249,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,540.80, 389,894.40 and 249,626.40 is: 375,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,540.80 : 389,894.40 = 249,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,540.80/389,894.40 = 249,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,540.80x = 389,894.40 × 249,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,540.80x = 97,327,935,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,327,935,452.16/259,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,000.52

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