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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,712.70, 389,569.05 and 259,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,712.70, 389,569.05 and 259,712.70 is: 389,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,712.70 : 389,569.05 = 259,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,712.70/389,569.05 = 259,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,712.70x = 389,569.05 × 259,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,712.70x = 101,176,029,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,176,029,811.94/259,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,569.05

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