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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,503.20, 428,254.80 and 259,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,503.20, 428,254.80 and 259,259.20 is: 388,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,503.20 : 428,254.80 = 259,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,503.20/428,254.80 = 259,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,503.20x = 428,254.80 × 259,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,503.20x = 111,028,996,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028,996,844.16/285,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,888.80

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