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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,256.68, 417,226.50 and 259,644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,256.68, 417,226.50 and 259,644.20 is: 358,405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,256.68 : 417,226.50 = 259,644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,256.68/417,226.50 = 259,644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,256.68x = 417,226.50 × 259,644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,256.68x = 108,330,440,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,330,440,811.30/302,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,405.45

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