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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,247.98, 419,035.77 and 259,632.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,247.98, 419,035.77 and 259,632.45 is: 358,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,247.98 : 419,035.77 = 259,632.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,247.98/419,035.77 = 259,632.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,247.98x = 419,035.77 × 259,632.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,247.98x = 108,795,283,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,795,283,602.74/303,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,766.72

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