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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,625, 419,631.36 and 259,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,625, 419,631.36 and 259,157.36 is: 356,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,625 : 419,631.36 = 259,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,625/419,631.36 = 259,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,625x = 419,631.36 × 259,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,625x = 108,750,555,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,750,555,430.81/304,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,998.13

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