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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,311.40, 406,967.10 and 259,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,311.40, 406,967.10 and 259,793.20 is: 389,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,311.40 : 406,967.10 = 259,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,311.40/406,967.10 = 259,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,311.40x = 406,967.10 × 259,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,311.40x = 105,727,285,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,727,285,203.72/271,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,689.80

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