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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,539.70, 425,309.55 and 259,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,539.70, 425,309.55 and 259,045.30 is: 388,567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,539.70 : 425,309.55 = 259,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,539.70/425,309.55 = 259,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,539.70x = 425,309.55 × 259,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,539.70x = 110,174,439,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,174,439,972.62/283,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,567.95

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