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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,475.20, 428,212.80 and 259,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,475.20, 428,212.80 and 259,231.20 is: 388,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,475.20 : 428,212.80 = 259,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,475.20/428,212.80 = 259,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,475.20x = 428,212.80 × 259,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,475.20x = 111,006,117,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,006,117,999.36/285,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,846.80

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