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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,564.80, 388,472.40 and 259,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,564.80, 388,472.40 and 259,564.80 is: 388,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,564.80 : 388,472.40 = 259,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,564.80/388,472.40 = 259,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,564.80x = 388,472.40 × 259,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,564.80x = 100,833,760,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,833,760,811.52/259,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,472.40

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