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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,892.80, 418,339.20 and 259,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,892.80, 418,339.20 and 259,209.80 is: 388,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,892.80 : 418,339.20 = 259,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,892.80/418,339.20 = 259,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,892.80x = 418,339.20 × 259,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,892.80x = 108,437,620,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,437,620,364.16/278,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,814.70

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