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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,807.80, 389,711.70 and 247,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,807.80, 389,711.70 and 247,560.60 is: 371,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,807.80 : 389,711.70 = 247,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,807.80/389,711.70 = 247,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,807.80x = 389,711.70 × 247,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,807.80x = 96,477,262,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477,262,279.02/259,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,340.90

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