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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,998.40, 413,997.60 and 259,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,998.40, 413,997.60 and 259,668.80 is: 389,503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,998.40 : 413,997.60 = 259,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,998.40/413,997.60 = 259,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,998.40x = 413,997.60 × 259,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,998.40x = 107,502,259,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,502,259,994.88/275,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,503.20

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