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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,513.20, 438,769.80 and 259,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,513.20, 438,769.80 and 259,270.80 is: 388,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,513.20 : 438,769.80 = 259,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,513.20/438,769.80 = 259,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,513.20x = 438,769.80 × 259,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,513.20x = 113,760,197,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,760,197,061.84/292,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,906.20

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