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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,041.54, 462,939 and 258,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,041.54, 462,939 and 258,981.10 is: 387,949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,041.54 : 462,939 = 258,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,041.54/462,939 = 258,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,041.54x = 462,939 × 258,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,041.54x = 119,892,451,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,892,451,452.90/309,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,949.31

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