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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,006.30, 468,009.45 and 259,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,006.30, 468,009.45 and 259,518.30 is: 389,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,006.30 : 468,009.45 = 259,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,006.30/468,009.45 = 259,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,006.30x = 468,009.45 × 259,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,006.30x = 121,457,016,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,457,016,847.94/312,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,277.45

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