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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,510.20, 428,265.30 and 259,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,510.20, 428,265.30 and 259,266.20 is: 388,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,510.20 : 428,265.30 = 259,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,510.20/428,265.30 = 259,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,510.20x = 428,265.30 × 259,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,510.20x = 111,034,716,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,034,716,922.86/285,510.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,899.30

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