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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,885.80, 418,328.70 and 259,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,885.80, 418,328.70 and 259,202.80 is: 388,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,885.80 : 418,328.70 = 259,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,885.80/418,328.70 = 259,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,885.80x = 418,328.70 × 259,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,885.80x = 108,431,970,360.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,431,970,360.36/278,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,804.20

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