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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,548.30, 389,322.45 and 259,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,548.30, 389,322.45 and 259,548.30 is: 389,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,548.30 : 389,322.45 = 259,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,548.30/389,322.45 = 259,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,548.30x = 389,322.45 × 259,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,548.30x = 101,047,980,049.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,047,980,049.34/259,548.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,322.45

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