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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,623.80, 363,998.20 and 259,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,623.80, 363,998.20 and 259,623.80 is: 363,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,623.80 : 363,998.20 = 259,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,623.80/363,998.20 = 259,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,623.80x = 363,998.20 × 259,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,623.80x = 94,502,595,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,502,595,877.16/259,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,998.20

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