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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,979.60, 413,969.40 and 259,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,979.60, 413,969.40 and 259,358.40 is: 389,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,979.60 : 413,969.40 = 259,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,979.60/413,969.40 = 259,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,979.60x = 413,969.40 × 259,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,979.60x = 107,366,441,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,366,441,232.96/275,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,037.60

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