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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,511.20, 428,266.80 and 259,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,511.20, 428,266.80 and 259,267.20 is: 388,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,511.20 : 428,266.80 = 259,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,511.20/428,266.80 = 259,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,511.20x = 428,266.80 × 259,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,511.20x = 111,035,534,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,035,534,088.96/285,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,900.80

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