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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,219.80, 396,329.70 and 259,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,219.80, 396,329.70 and 259,845.80 is: 389,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,219.80 : 396,329.70 = 259,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,219.80/396,329.70 = 259,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,219.80x = 396,329.70 × 259,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,219.80x = 102,984,607,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,984,607,960.26/264,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,768.70

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