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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,955.60, 449,933.40 and 259,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,955.60, 449,933.40 and 259,714.80 is: 389,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,955.60 : 449,933.40 = 259,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,955.60/449,933.40 = 259,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,955.60x = 449,933.40 × 259,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,955.60x = 116,854,362,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,854,362,994.32/299,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,572.20

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