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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.10, 413,998.65 and 258,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.10, 413,998.65 and 258,503.10 is: 387,754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.10 : 413,998.65 = 258,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.10/413,998.65 = 258,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.10x = 413,998.65 × 258,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.10x = 107,019,934,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,019,934,420.82/275,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,754.65

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