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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,794.90, 362,827.13 and 259,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,794.90, 362,827.13 and 259,794.90 is: 362,827.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,794.90 : 362,827.13 = 259,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,794.90/362,827.13 = 259,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,794.90x = 362,827.13 × 259,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,794.90x = 94,260,636,656.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,260,636,656.66/259,794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,827.13

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