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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,591.60, 429,887.40 and 259,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,591.60, 429,887.40 and 259,035.40 is: 388,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,591.60 : 429,887.40 = 259,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,591.60/429,887.40 = 259,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,591.60x = 429,887.40 × 259,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,591.60x = 111,356,054,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,356,054,613.96/286,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,553.10

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