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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,541.40, 389,312.10 and 257,791.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,541.40, 389,312.10 and 257,791.80 is: 386,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,541.40 : 389,312.10 = 257,791.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,541.40/389,312.10 = 257,791.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,541.40x = 389,312.10 × 257,791.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,541.40x = 100,361,467,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,361,467,020.78/259,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,687.70

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