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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,872.40, 389,808.60 and 259,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,872.40, 389,808.60 and 259,872.40 is: 389,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,872.40 : 389,808.60 = 259,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,872.40/389,808.60 = 259,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,872.40x = 389,808.60 × 259,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,872.40x = 101,300,496,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300,496,422.64/259,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,808.60

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