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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,497.70, 428,246.55 and 259,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,497.70, 428,246.55 and 259,253.70 is: 388,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,497.70 : 428,246.55 = 259,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,497.70/428,246.55 = 259,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,497.70x = 428,246.55 × 259,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,497.70x = 111,024,502,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,024,502,599.74/285,497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,880.55

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