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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,631.58, 389,779.53 and 220,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,631.58, 389,779.53 and 220,437.72 is: 330,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,631.58 : 389,779.53 = 220,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,631.58/389,779.53 = 220,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,631.58x = 389,779.53 × 220,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,631.58x = 85,922,110,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,922,110,895.87/259,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,938.60

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