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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,514.20, 428,271.30 and 259,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,514.20, 428,271.30 and 259,270.20 is: 388,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,514.20 : 428,271.30 = 259,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,514.20/428,271.30 = 259,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,514.20x = 428,271.30 × 259,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,514.20x = 111,037,985,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,037,985,605.26/285,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,905.30

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