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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,853.40, 389,780.10 and 259,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,853.40, 389,780.10 and 259,853.40 is: 389,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,853.40 : 389,780.10 = 259,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,853.40/389,780.10 = 259,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,853.40x = 389,780.10 × 259,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,853.40x = 101,285,684,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,285,684,237.34/259,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,780.10

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