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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,213.80, 396,320.70 and 259,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,213.80, 396,320.70 and 259,839.80 is: 389,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,213.80 : 396,320.70 = 259,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,213.80/396,320.70 = 259,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,213.80x = 396,320.70 × 259,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,213.80x = 102,979,891,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,979,891,423.86/264,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,759.70

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