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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,446.64, 428,097.37 and 259,440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,446.64, 428,097.37 and 259,440.33 is: 357,761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,446.64 : 428,097.37 = 259,440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,446.64/428,097.37 = 259,440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,446.64x = 428,097.37 × 259,440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,446.64x = 111,065,722,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,065,722,944.93/310,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,761.07

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