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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,694.40, 388,927.20 and 259,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,694.40, 388,927.20 and 259,694.40 is: 388,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,694.40 : 388,927.20 = 259,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,694.40/388,927.20 = 259,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,694.40x = 388,927.20 × 259,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,694.40x = 101,002,215,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,002,215,847.68/259,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,927.20

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