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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,564.20, 389,346.30 and 259,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,564.20, 389,346.30 and 259,564.20 is: 389,346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,564.20 : 389,346.30 = 259,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,564.20/389,346.30 = 259,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,564.20x = 389,346.30 × 259,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,564.20x = 101,060,360,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,060,360,882.46/259,564.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,346.30

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