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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,496.06, 413,741.78 and 259,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,496.06, 413,741.78 and 259,139.76 is: 357,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,496.06 : 413,741.78 = 259,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,496.06/413,741.78 = 259,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,496.06x = 413,741.78 × 259,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,496.06x = 107,216,945,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,216,945,571.17/299,496.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,991.17

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