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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,117.70, 448,020.45 and 259,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,117.70, 448,020.45 and 259,751.70 is: 389,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,117.70 : 448,020.45 = 259,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,117.70/448,020.45 = 259,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,117.70x = 448,020.45 × 259,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,117.70x = 116,374,073,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,374,073,522.27/299,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,057.80

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