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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,592.40, 389,388.60 and 200,543.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,592.40, 389,388.60 and 200,543.40 is: 300,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,592.40 : 389,388.60 = 200,543.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,592.40/389,388.60 = 200,543.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,592.40x = 389,388.60 × 200,543.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,592.40x = 78,089,313,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,089,313,765.24/259,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,815.10

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