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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,808.40, 389,712.60 and 252,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,808.40, 389,712.60 and 252,032.40 is: 378,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,808.40 : 389,712.60 = 252,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,808.40/389,712.60 = 252,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,808.40x = 389,712.60 × 252,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,808.40x = 98,220,201,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,220,201,888.24/259,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,048.60

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