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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,556.40, 389,334.60 and 215,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,556.40, 389,334.60 and 215,816.40 is: 323,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,556.40 : 389,334.60 = 215,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,556.40/389,334.60 = 215,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,556.40x = 389,334.60 × 215,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,556.40x = 84,024,791,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,024,791,767.44/259,556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,724.60

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