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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,544.40, 389,287.80 and 212,715.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,544.40, 389,287.80 and 212,715.60 is: 319,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,544.40 : 389,287.80 = 212,715.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,544.40/389,287.80 = 212,715.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,544.40x = 389,287.80 × 212,715.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,544.40x = 82,807,587,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,807,587,949.68/259,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,049.80

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